Quote:I've been looking to get out of Miami for a little while now, and since I'm a Jags fan, I've thought about possibly looking into a move to Jacksonville. It'd be nice to be around other Jags fan for a change and since we have season tickets, it will be a lot easier going to the games and the drive home wouldn't be as brutal after a loss.

 

But other than the Jags, what else is there to do in Jax and how is the cost of living and the job market and such? As far as housing, I don't really need anything fancy. A comfy one bedroom apartment or studio would do. Is Jacksonville a good city to find an affordable apartment? (You're probably thinking that anything is more affordable than Miami, and you're right)

 

What about other sports, entertainment, night life, food etc?

 

Would also love to hear from people who live in Orlando and Tampa as well, cause I know there are some on here from there.

 

One thing to think about is that the public transit system is not good so you'll need a car.  Each area of the city has it's own flair, some areas are nicer than others to say the least.  The entertainment options are limited compared to someplace like Miami, but the Beaches and San Marco/Riverside area have options.  There are foodie places around in those areas, some are really good.  The job market is relative, but overall I would say it holds up well to other parts of the country depending on what you do.  Supposedly it's one of the top cities for startups and has a good market for tech workers and the healthcare industry relative to the population.

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