I'm in Florida, but by accident, not choice. I agree with lizardlady above, that if you don't live here, don't move here. The state as a whole is overcrowded, and the legislature seems eager to give away more land to developers.

I live in east central Florida. On the one hand, I can walk to the beach and drive to the big resorts in Orlando. On the other hand, it's miserably humid in summer. Winters are ok, but I hate summer. Also, red state, way too conservative for my blood.

I used to live in Vermont. Same New England "live and let live" philosophy. Lots of great culture, and close to Montreal, which is like being able to drive to Europe. On the other hand, winter is a bear.

My parents have the best of both worlds as they live in Florida and summer in Vermont.