10 Best Places To Retire To In Florida
Now that the corporate ladder is set aside, it’s time to unwind in one of the best retirement spots in Florida that aren't Tampa or Orlando.
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South Walton, Northwest Florida Panhandle
Home to 16 Distinct Beach Neighborhoods and Award-Winning Restaurants
South Walton offers both relaxing and exciting activities, from biking through tranquil forests to kayaking the unique coastal dune lakes, relaxing by a bonfire, shopping in artisanal boutiques and farmers' markets, and savoring first-rate seafood.
Activities: Golfing, cycling, deep-sea fishing, microbreweries, bonfire parties, marine animal shows, reef snorkeling, deer and gray-fox spotting, art and music festivals
Annual Cost of Living in Walton County: $40,400/person***
Amenities: E-bikes, handicap-accessible beach ramps, seafood restaurants, luxury pontoon boats, helicopter tours
Scenic Spots: Deer Lake State Park, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
*** I guess the cost of living is skewed because they use countywide info - although Freeport area is going up fast and DeFuniak is sure to follow.
Walton County, FL Cost of Living
Walton Flor County, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 124.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.6% higher than the U.S. average and 20.9% lower than the average for Florida.
