I am a retired Army Officer currently living in North FL. I bought my home before I retired but I always felt that it was not going to be my forever home city but I couldn't think of any other place that I would want to move to. My mortgage is paid off and my home is worth close to $350,000. I think a home in the villages might be my forever location because there are no kids or grandchildren that keep me tied to my current location. Thanks for the informative video.

Looks like I'll be stayin in my 1 bedroom trailer for a little while longer.

My husband and I were on a business trip in Orlando, went to see the Villages Sept of 2023. It gave us something to think about. We enjoyed it. We also like so many other places in the country… we are in our early 60s. Still working, planning, contemplating,

@JERRYANDLINDA

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

Thank you for doing this! It’s overwhelming until you realize the costs have gone up everywhere!

I watched your January 2022 video a year ago as we were looking for a house here in The Villages. It was so helpful to give us an idea of what a budget might be to live here. We bought a house last April and the budget we set was fairly accurate. We are so glad to be here and I continue to watch your videos every week. We are so happy that we moved to The Villages! It's hard to believe it has been almost a year!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, and welcome!

JUST LIVING PERIOD IS EXPENSIVE..NO WONDER THERE IS SO MANY PEOPLE LIVING IN CARS N RV.N SOME LIVING IN STREETS...BOTH YOUNG N OLD..YOU TWO ARE BLESS YOUR NOT LIVING TO BAD..

Very generous of you two to go through this much trouble. It is different for all. I have been here a year. I love it. It isn't cheap to live here, but you do get a lot of the money. I'm in the north and our water is more expensive. They don't use pond water for irrigation . I guess they started that later. The biggest expense I have seen is my sprinklers. I have massey, and my sprinklers are always breaking. Not their fault. Good review!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kate!

Thank you guys for doing this again! Getting ready to move to the villages in the next couple of years, keeping my eyes 👀 on the price!

Ah! 26 degrees and sunny here in northeastern Ohio. I wrote out my current monthly expenses will watching your video. Ah! I will be staying right here and enjoying your videos of retirement life in the Villages.

Thanks for the update. Another great video.

Thank you for the update! A lot of great info, as always!

Great job. Very detailed. Much appreciated!

Excellent review of the costs. I’ve lived in the villages 18 months and you are right on.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Joseph!

thanks for the update.

Thank again folks...

You guys did a great job thank you for putting that all together💕

Thanks for the information

Florida was only a dream but I know now that I will look at other states and continue to visit Florida on vacations. Great job, well presented.

@faithrada

Жыл бұрын

Having lived in South Eastern FL for years..I personally agree with your choice.

Good morning, Jerry and Linda! Thank you for providing this update . You did an AWESOME job as you’ve done previously on this!! My husband and I truly appreciate your honesty and the time you took to gather this information together. It’s very helpful and important to folks like us who plan to retire in Florida at TV. God bless you both for all you do for your fans. 👍❤️🙋🏻‍♀️

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You did a great update and really appreciate the effort you do for us all.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

Thanks for the information, its very helpful in figuring out what everything will cost!!

Thank you so much for this video!! I am at the start of planning and this will be invaluable to me.

First time subscriber :) I am gathering some info for my elderly parents. I love your videos. This one is very informative. Thanks for taking the time to tell us the true costs. Dan from Chicago

I had to purchase a new refrigerator about 2.5 years ago, and my old fridge was around 40 years old. The installers thought it was 45 or more. I’ll be lucky to get 10 years out of the new one. Of course it died on the 4th of July while I was out of town. I lost everything. Insurance just sent me a check for the maximum allowed under the policy of $250.00. You just don’t think of the little day to day expenses. You just pay them. I’ve purchased 2 new ovens as well and soon will buy the third. Junk from Sears. I’ll likely need a water heater soon as mine is 10.5 years old. It never stops.

@cynthiaamitrano8915

Жыл бұрын

@@egwthe1 my stove has a short in one of the burner plugs. I’m afraid of shocks. I guess I just WANT a new stove that’s better than the one I have.

Great job thanks

So very helpful, thank you for making this 😊

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

As usual a great insight into Villages life. Cost of living is affecting us all no matter where we live. Main thing for me is that you guys are getting younger each year, so the life and climate has a lot to offer that money cannot buy.

Thank you so much

Thank you 👍

Thank y’all for sharing this!, You both look so refreshed and youthful…Florida agrees with you and we here in TN are aching to get there!!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

See you when you get here!

Thank you Jerry and Linda for the great job adding up the costs AND explaining them. I believe that approx $61K is a good rule of thumb number to use that includes pretty much all living expenses for a nice home. I was surprised it was so high, but that is what you get to when you add in EVERYTHING. Might I add what a charming couple you make! If we ever move down there I hope to run into you guys! We checked it out for a week in July 2023, and loved many parts of the Villages lifestyle, just not quite ready to make the move yet. Thanks again!

@JERRYANDLINDA

8 ай бұрын

Thank you John! We appreciate your kind words.

Thanks, Jerry & Linda. I think this is very helpful to people in making decisions on moving here. Costs have risen everywhere, and there are few places you can live at a lower cost anymore. Hugs to you both!

@bextar6365

Жыл бұрын

Especially since Brandon took over !

Actually Part B premium went down from 170-164 a month I have T- mobile which is 59 and change which is 55 and over plan. Metro PC is also owned by same corp as Tmobile as i said on your previous video on expenses living in the Villages i appreciate your transparency. Living there is above my budget. I'm comfortable in a rent control apartment in NYC. I lived in Florida in the 90's... for 7 yrs. From Apopka to west of Fort Lauderdale in Pembroke pines

Thanks, Jerry & Linda, Love your channel

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

Awesome job you guys.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Awesome Very Detailed video. Will be looking out for the next cost of living update next year Thanks

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing your updated cost of living… similar to here in south FL. Thanks for all your do for us, see you next time😘

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Brenda!

Thank you for your hard work and helping us realize what all the expenses to have a enjoyable retirement.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

My wife and I live on half that amount. No cable some streaming apps couple eat at home mostly take advantage of free stuff at Rec Centers pools library We go for dinner once every three months and get take-out once a week lunch outside once a month. Music squares or sitting in lanai have KZread Premium which is KZread videos and KZread music commercial-free is $24 month

Jerry & Linda, your cost of living show got me hooked to your channel. I agree, it was your best video. C y when we get there.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Happy Birthday 🎉 Linda

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Linda you and Jerry look great! Well rested and happy

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Char!

Thank you so much. This is very helpful. We’re coming for our Lifestyle visit in May! See you when we get there!! 🎉❤️🌹😀

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed!!!

Hi Guys. Thank you for the detailed budget of expenses. That was a lot of work you both put in. Your Channel is an excellent source of information and enjoyment as exampled by today's video. I'm coming down the middle of September for a 7 day Village Tour and have already sold myself on moving to The Villages. I followed you budget and have found that I can afford to enjoy The Villages as my a new home which I was happy to see. Thanks again.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Drew, we are glad that you enjoyed the video. See you when you get here.

This was one of our favorite shows. It gave us a roadmap to see if this was a possibility for us or not. See you in May.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jeff!

A suggestion for if/when you do this yearly assessment video again next time. Please include a section where you show all of the final numbers on one page. It's really hard to try and write down the numbers mid-stream while trying to pay attention to the video, and it's difficult to go back and stop the feed on the exact part where you show numbers in the sections. Thanks for doing this!

Hi Jerry and Linda. My wife, Rhonda and I really appreciate the work you put into your videos. The information has been very helpful in our decision making to come to The Villages. We just accepted an offer on our house in Minnesota. We will be living on our 54' Houseboat on the Mississippi, near Minneapolis, this summer and plan to be living in a new to us home in The Villages by December. We have a Lifestyle visit in October and plan to buy somewhere between Brownwood and Sumter Landing, unless the Lifestyle visit changes our mind. See you when we get there!

I'm sure your information has been very helpful for folks considering relocating...it's these "kitchen table" approximates that people need to know to see what might work for them Thanks...great video!

Ty so mch for such detailed info! Some of ur items r easy for people to forget and then u wind up wondering where the money went🤣 Great to show last year. U guys r the best! 😀😀❤

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

You both are so diligent in trying to keep us updated on "all things Villages". It's quite an undertaking and a labor of love for you to entertain, amuse and inform us each week. Thank you. Love to Gizmo.💓🐕

Thank you Jerry and Linda. My husband and I are both retired military and our last son is headed off to college and we are looking for somewhere to start our Chapter 2. The villages was recommended by a friend and we are looking forward to our lifestyle visit this summer! Thank you so much for this very informative video. Look forward to seeing around the neighborhood.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

See you when you get here!

Not retiring soon, don’t really like hot weather as I live in mountains but find this fascinating.

Excited to visit

Wow... home prices start at 300,000. Hard to wrap my head around. The house I grew up in cost 20,000$ in 1971. Just a standard 1,400 square foot, 3 bedroom ranch. I acted as my own contractor when I built my 750 square foot house in 1995, and that cost about 40,000$. OF course, interest means you pay more than that actual amount in the end... both our homes were paid for in cash, so the price we paid was all there was.

@emilymanley8646

Жыл бұрын

so cheap compared to southern CA

Thank you guys for doing this. I have been wondering how much the prices have changed since the last time you did the video. Great job!!!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

thank you!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tom.

Thank you for this honest video. The cost of living and housing is going up everywhere. Florida is actually less expensive than where I currently live, even with the high housing cost. I’m at the place in my life where, even though I love living on the Pacific Northwest my family is on the east coast. I have a son who lives in and has a business in Ocala, and there’s a chance I could end up moving near family in the future. Your info is so great; I didn’t know about sink hole coverage on home insurance there, and the palm tree info is great to know! God Bless.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Shelley, we appreciate your kind words.

I am always willing to share personal information as well. This seems to be appreciated by many.

Thank you. I'm going to rewatch and take notes. This was very helpful. I know it was a lot of homework for you two to do so it's very appreciated.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Thanks for sharing. We are working to move down within the next 2 years- as early semi-retirees. Overall it will cost us less which allows us to relax and enjoy more but nobody talks about the other costs of the Villages. Hope to see you around.

Thanks!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, William... so nice of you! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thank you Jerry and Linda for an excellent update. We live in Hawkins and you guys have helped us immensely with our decision.🌴🌴🌴

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help, Glenn!

Very helpful. Not that much different than our home now. Thank you

This is great

You guys are great! Love listening!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

So interesting about palm trees!

"They make cars better than they used to." Correct. My last car got traded at 200k miles. Without problems during its life. It used to be that at about 85k miles, it got too expensive. Now my Hyundai Tucson has lane assist, a giant screen, blind spot warnings, heated seats and a whole host of other stuff. For $37k. It should outlive me.

Its kinda depressing how everything has gone up! This is great information for sure. Linda, I am making the meatloaf sometimes once a week it is such a hit!

@j.m.7056

Жыл бұрын

It's a hit for me too! FYI, it freezes well!

I have spectrum in two homes. Primary home in VA. Beach house at the OBX, NC. Roku TV’s at the beach house. Our cell phones are also spectrum. They have serviced us very well. To us all the channels are entertainment at our age. We do not eat out often as I love to cook. My electricity is very inexpensive but water is outrageous in my area of VA. So putting in a well for the in ground sprinkler. I have flood insurance at both homes. So there is a lot to think of when adding up the numbers. Smart to go over the numbers no matter where one plans to relocate. I do not plan to get a place in the Villages but I watch you still. You are entertaining and very informative. I like your style of being so down to earth. And yes, I do remember the days of washing only on Saturdays… one bathroom, 6 kids and parents. In an apartment over the family pizzeria. Till the next video, be well and keep smiling.

Great information now i know for sure i can live a lot cheaper than the villages thanks and enjoy your time there

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Such a wealth of information, Thank you both for the breakdown👍

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Thanks for sharing, very helpful. Still hoping for a place like TV that has more affordable homes, I'll keep dreaming.

When I had my first apartment in the 80s we only had a landline and over the air TV, $13 per month. Lol. An entire industry developed with cell phones and internet, and people easily spend $200 ON TV, internet and cell phones at a min. I use TING for cell phones $30 monthly with 1 gig of data, $50 for 100 mbps on cox, and IPTV for $10 per month. So $90 for all, so you can do it relatively low.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

We are limited to few options for internet in our neighborhood. Sounds like you have done a good job.

I have a set of Maytag washer and dryer I bought in 1984 still going strong!

Living currently in Indiana, the costs will not be that different. Having been there twice on life style visits and once renting, the benefits are what have convinced me to move there. I look forward to moving soon and enjoying all the activities and friendly people.

Good morning! 😊😊🌞🌞

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Good morning!

I might not be retiring soon but this video speaks of all the items you have to review before you do. Thanks. Great information

Very timely. I watched your previously cost of living video earlier this week. Thanks for updating! Does anyone in The Villages install an antenna in the attic instead of subscribing to cable tv. I live on the east coast of Florida. I use an antenna for my tv. I have 53 channels which includes all the major netowrks and PBS for free! I stream a movie once in a while.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I’m in Sandiego California thinking that I to could take my wife and finally retire and enjoy life ! 🎉 well I’ve been watching different Videos on the Villages all cool & exciting wow what cool place. But just like everything gotta get to the details. Man did you two deliver ! Super grateful for your humble but real take & explanation of costs 👍🏻 I’m sure it’s a wake up call for many as I’ve read in the comments. Please share with me one thing my wife keeps pointing out ! No state tax on SS no tax on Pension? No state tax on 401 ? Yes I know we all pay federal taxes but some people may not be aware And could help them and myself afford to live in your charming Villages 🤷‍♂️ I know your not a CPA or a tax advisor but have you or anyone else shared these advantages 🤷‍♂️ Asking for a friend 😂LOL THANK YOU IN. ADVANCE

@JERRYANDLINDA

19 күн бұрын

We think you're correct regarding state tax.

Nice stories!

Great show as usual!!! Thank you!!!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

This comment is not related to today's blog but I wanted to say I was watching Marine Coats where she shows virtual tours of famous houses from TV shows. She was sitting at a desk and behind her I noticed that same nice bird picture that is behind you both when you do Mailbag Monday! Thought that was neat!

Thank you for the update…still trying to get hubby to buy next year and keep a place in Wisconsin. He keeps running the numbers. Your Medicare advantage is much higher than ours with United Health Care but depends on what coverage you have. We have $7000 deductible for now and use Good Rx for meds. It was the best plan for us. Take care!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

We have a supplement. Max annual out of pocket is $250. No copays.

Linda, I am not certain in which video you tell 4:54 loved it - I so understand and the way you tell it is just delightful- you and Jerry make me think of Lucille Ball and Desi (just so much fun ) - I too realize it takes effort and energy to produce your show - just know there are people just like me who truly enjoy your positive message. Shadow

@shadowbrown3942

Жыл бұрын

In my previous comment - I meant to say it was the story about “your losing your lipstick in the car” Shadow

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

You are so kind Shadow. We truly do appreciate your kind comments. Thank you.

@shadowbrown3942

Жыл бұрын

Linda, Your show is refreshing ! interestingly we met a young country singer and his wife in Wendell NC this evening . Interestingly, it came to my mind that in one of your videos I had heard you and Jerry say that you might be looking for a song to use; and, if anyone might want to submit something to you you would consider it. It came to me in talking with this young couple that by some far out chance you both are still looking for submissions and he has any interest in submitting something to you, I suggested he contact you. I don’t know if you are still accepting any submissions, nor do I have any idea if he is interested. However, I will be glad to let him know if you are open to considering something of his if he has any interest. He told us that he plays locally in our area in North Carolina. We have not heard him but do plan to do so. His name if I have it right is Christopher Lewis. YOU JUST NEVER KNOW HOW THE PUZZLE PIECES OF LIFE PLAY THEIR PART IN THE GRAND SCHEME OF THINGS UNTIL THE PUZZLE IS COMPLETE- however, if I have learned one thing in life, it is to do often what intuition tells me, because life is not always about me: but, it often is about others, and each of us are sometimes puzzle pieces in the full picture. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY INTEREST IN CONSIDERING A POTENTIAL SUBMISSION, AND I WILL PASS IT ALONG TO HIM. I(He is familiar with The Villages and now is aware of your show.) blessings. Shadow

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Sure! We would listen!

Very well done guys!

A lot of things have changed in the world since you did this the first time, so I am sure it will be helpful for others who are now planning a retirement to your area in Florida. I think it is interesting to see the similarities and differences in living expenses between yours in Florida and ours on Vancouver Island.

Save your money on dishwasher, I bought mine brand new and never got dishes clean, as I asked friends and family I keep hearing the same thing, they don't work like they use to. Do your homework, don't be quick to replace it.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@cherrybb3888

Жыл бұрын

Bosch is supposed to be a good brand of dishwasher. I have one and love it.

@faithrada

Жыл бұрын

​@Cherry BB LOL.. You beat me to it. My older (but not old) dishwasher was a Dog, so I got a Bosch. Best decision ever. It's like night & day. I'll never get anything but Bosch again. 😊

I enjoy your videos. I live in the Villages. I have 2 neighbors that recently have cut down their Palm trees. My neighbor next to me had a large one that had termites in it. The fella who cut it down said rats live in the tree. This morning my neighbors across the street had their 2 Palm trees cut down. I have Xfinity internet for $56 a month. I have heard mint mobile is very good for ones budget also good prices

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Love your videos! So informative and helpful with planning to move to The Villages. You are such a great couple for this type of video series. But hey, Jerry, that is not "her dishwasher"!! ;o) Reminds me of my dad telling the doctor my mother's shoulder pain was from her vacuuming and maybe he should buy her a new vacuum cleaner. The doctor responded with "why don't you vacuum instead?".. Just teasing you guys. Trying to post a laughing smiley face but no option on the keyboard.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

😁😆😅🤣😂🤣😅😆😁

Great job with this update!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, BA!

Good job updating. Two thoughts: good thing you're raking it in from KZread (😂) and y'all are cheap dates! (😉) Happy weekend everyone

Thanks Jerry and Linda, you’re wonderful couple! Now, I just need to convince my wife to move down there ! 😁

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!🙂🙂🙂

Such great info! I am so glad I know about the palm trees, when I look in TV (in 15 years 😂) I hope to find neighbors with palm trees so I can enjoy the view and not do the work!

@patfuentes9610

Жыл бұрын

I have many palms that are the smaller ones and they don’t need any maintenance at all. I never fertilize or anything else. You might need help just when those large canoes are about to fall off.

my cousin that lives at the Villages needs to shop around for homeowner insurance, she told me in January on a visit about the HUGE increase!

Appreciate the tips very informative. I would love to hear your thoughts on on top of the world. The housing costs there seem very appealing to me right now. I'm going to Margaretville in panama city tomorrow and hope to make to the villages and on top of the world next year

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

We toured there. It did not appeal to us.

I think this is your best video ever! Thank you for all the time and research to help educate us!! Are there any updates on a possible Alaskan cruise? Thank you for all you do!!!

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kay. We will not be doing an Alaskan cruise this year. We are shooting for a Caribbean cruise next January. If there is enough interest we may try an Alaskan cruise next July or August. (2024)

Thanks for the update. Lots of things have gone up, regardless you live or not in the Villages. By the way, Linda looks lovely with that hair style and love the earrings too.

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

So nice of you!

Jerry & Linda.. we got brand new washing machine in 2021. Had to replace it ( repair too expensive) 18 months later! Got another brand and the salesman at the Home Depot said he never used to recommend the service plans but he does now because appliances are made so cheaply! So I got the 5 year service plan on my new one!!

Just my opinion and not really my business but I noticed Linda’s hair is much lighter and more styled in this video than the one you did last year. Looks way younger .

@JERRYANDLINDA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Scott!