Why Life On The Gulf Coast Isn't A Vacation

Thank you for watching my video on the U.S Gulf Coast, I really appreciate it. Please let me know if you would like to see a video directed specifically at the Florida Panhandle.. as I realized that I have a lot more to say about that area when making this film.

Life anywhere is not a vacation.

I left the gray sky frozen dump state of Illinois for South West Florida and I love it. I got a direct hit from hurrican Ian just after we arrived. That was intense as we are very close to the shore. The area is recovering slowly and Im loving the sunny weather that doesn't cause daily depression. The ability to spend hours outside every day is real freedom compared to spending 6 months indoor every year.

I live in South Mississippi. About 6 blocks from the beach. I make $30 an hour doing HVAC work. It's nice and slow like a vacation.

I moved from NJ to Birmingham, AL 35 years ago. I"m not much of a beach person and the quality of life is much better in central Alabama than on the coast. I visit the beach once or twice of year and get my beach fix. The economy in AL is very good. Home price have shot up a lot recently, but they are still less than in the NE.

One big problem is the hiring practices in the area, tied to the proliferation of military bases. There is stated hiring preference for veterans. The problem is, there are so many veterans, if you're not a veteran you're probably not getting hired. Salaries in general are remarkably low; I was told many times this is a result of military spouses being fine with a low wage b/c they're going to move in a few years, anyway. This keeps wages artificially low. With housing prices skyrocketing, living there isn't sustainable. I'm not dumping on the military or veterans, just stating experience and observation.

Nothing wrong with the Gulf Coast ! Lived there for 48 years. There is something wrong with the people who move there !

The Mississippi gulf coast is one of the best kept secrets and a great place to live. I've been down here for 20yrs and like it much better than my overpriced and overcrowded home of NJ. You can get a new 2,000 sq ft house down here for 350-450 grand. The same house in NJ will cost 550-700.

Thank you, from all of us that live down on the gulf coast. Perhaps less people will move down here to paradise, lol.

You might wanna update your Florida cost of living implication. 2022 and 23 absolutely blew up the Tampa Bay area. Combined with inflation and insurance premiums rising, now it's one of the least affordable cities in the US.

Man you make this place sound like some sort of hellscape! 🤣

I’ve lived in Alabama all my life. Thankfully we bought our home in 92 and it’s paid for. On the coast rents and homes are almost impossible to afford. I have a daughter and several grandchildren that live there and you couldn’t pay me to live there. It’s so hot and you feel like you’re smothering from the heat and humidity. Once you get out of Birmingham it’s fairly safe. Birmingham used to be but they started electing democrats and it’s very dangerous now. Anyone that can have moved out of Birmingham. North Alabama is very conservative and I hope it stays that way

It’s the humidity. And the mosquitoes. But mostly the humidity.

I got a job offer in gulf coast Im leaving next month im so excited🎉🎉

The gulf coast is not that affordable anymore. But we love it!!!

I dont live far from the Gulf, an hour or so and If there is a hurricane or even a Tropical Storm in the Gulf, we get it too. Also, insurance is much higher in coastal communities as well as home prices, more HOA's too. That is why we are over an hour away not near the coast. South AL, the weather is hot and humid, there are more bugs, snakes and yes, we have gators in just about every fresh body of water. Essentially, South AL and MS is LA except further east.

Destin is one of my most favorite places

I’m from south east Texas 20 mins from the gulf coast, you literally can go to trade school for few months to a year and earn a great career.

Yeah but🌬 🌀🌊🌪 🌫 ⚡️⛈️ 🌧 Hurricane season starts June the 1st through November the 30th every year, that's a major problem living that close to the Gulf.

I like it here