living expenses in usa (florida)

[ratfancy]

I live in Florida - American. First of all, I am not sure you can just come and live in the U.S. I know that there are quotas from certain countries, and probably maxed out from UK, I'm thinking. Other than that, you would need a job sponsorship for a unique job that an American cannot do. There are few jobs in Florida now, as we have almost the highest unemployment rate in the US. Housing may be affordable if you have cash to buy a small home, which would be readily available, for about 100k USD. Your biggest expense would be health insurance, which for your family, if available to you, would cost about $9,500 per year at minimum to have any sort of coverage at all. Life in America is not for the faint of heart. It is a brutal place and a brutal economy, with few safeguards for the average person. Keep in mind there is no longer any middle class here, with 1% of the population owning virtually all the wealth. So in your case, be careful what you wish for - you may get it!

[scott3310]

Hope you make a successfull move

[USmom]

Right now, Florida is one of the top 10 in foreclosures in the US. Real estate has become a terrible burden because of the economy right now. So, if you are financially stable a mortgage on a $300,000 home in the US right now would be around $2,000.00 a month. I have a rental property in Texas which has a little better economy picture than Florida and my rent is $1,300 a month. Public schools do not charge a fee and there are many exemplary rated schools but you have to research the city you are moving to in order to find their academic rating. You will have to live in that school district to be able to attend their schools. I would rent a property until you are more familiar with the areas. Ps. A tire in the US does cost $$200. I would not buy a cheaper brand that you would have to replace soon because of poor quality.