Maui Real Estate

Nov: 24

Retirement Destination: Maui vs. Florida

The decision has been made to move to a warmer climate for your retirement years. You have narrowed it down to either a new home in Maui or Florida. Both destinations feature beautiful weather and plenty of activities for retirees. So, how do you decide what state to move to and call home? Well, it all comes down to what conveniences you want compared to what the two states offer.

For starters, Maui, and Hawaii in general, is considerably less crowded than Florida. There is very little traffic to deal with in Maui and, for the most part, facilities and shopping are no further than a short walk or bicycle ride away. While the cost of fuel is more expensive than the mainland, there is little need to drive around, making the cost of fuel and transportation relative.

One of the biggest problems facing people who retire to Maui is the probability of becoming “rock happy”, where they find Maui to be the perfect place to be and realize they no longer leave to go anywhere else. Formed by two extinct volcanoes that joined in the middle, the peaks and valleys are breathtaking and the ocean and sky invigorating.

There is little in the way of cause for concerns with the weather on Maui. Where Florida has its seasonal ups and downs with the regular seasonal threat of tropical storms and hurricanes, Maui has no such annual concerns. With temperature at a near constant of “practically perfect”, Maui experiences little in the way of severe storms.

Excellent healthcare facilities that are constantly improved, such as the recent helipad addition to the Maui Memorial Medical Center, are established and ready to serve the needs of Maui’s residents. Expert specialists and general practitioners call Maui home and are available should the need arise.

While education is not nearly as important for those seeking to retire, there is the age old adage that you are never to old to learn something new, so perhaps a course or two at the Maui Community College is right up your alley.

Crime is low on the island and people respect each other, looking out for one another and helping when needed. A true sense of community thrives on Maui, making it the perfect place to consider settling for your retirement.