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Hi Regina,
Best of luck on your move. Dothan, and the rest of south Alabama for that matter, has been a primary destination for folks moving out of Florida for the past few years. You'll find that homes are overall much more affordable here. Our median price is around $133,000, and a home that might cost you $200,000 in central Florida most likely will be under $150,000 or lower here. Property taxes on this same home will cost you less than $500 annually, which I know if a big savings from what you are paying now. We do pay taxes on income in Alabama, as well as groceries. However, Alabama has one of the lowest tax burdens of any state.
Dothan is the largest city within a couple of hours drive, so we are the hub of our area. We have the best healthcare facilities, retail shopping, and infrastructure of any town around.
If you have any other specific questions, I would be happy to try to answer those. Just let me know.
Mon Sep 8 2008, 12:08