Hey Orlando mustachians ~ Do you guys think Orlando is a good city to live? I always love visiting, I'm curious about living there :D
I'm not in downtown Orlando or a city person, but definitely enjoy living in the area (clean air, sunshine, being outdoors, LCOL, no state income tax!) and access to city amenities like int'l airport.
I'm probably not the best one to ask, as I'm pretty good at making anywhere I live "home," and have never really complained about anywhere I've lived (SoCal, Texas, PA).
We have no plans to ever leave Orlando - but do plan to slow travel across the country/world while keeping our home here as a home base and permanent residence.
Overall, I find Orlando to be a diverse/accepting metro. There are plenty of things to do indoors/outdoors/cultural/food/etc... Then of course you have all of the entertainment options.. If anyone tells me they're bored or can't find anything to do, I have to roll my eyes.
Now if you're looking for "Big City" living, you're not going to get that here. While I like the occasional downtown visit, it's not very impressive nor charming in my opinion... but if you are looking for that walkable/bike-able lifestyle, it works.
Everywhere else typically requires a car - which is fine for my particular lifestyle.
As step-in-time mentioned, the no-state-income-tax as well as generous retirement/homestead asset protection atmosphere is great! I don't think housing is outrageously expensive, but I do believe prices have outpaced average incomes, and it's the low interest rates that are allowing the appreciation.
If you're visiting Orlando during the third weekend of the month, come join us!