New York has a gross population of 19,746,227 (quickfacts . Census ) . With a square mileage of only 54,556; that is only .0028 square miles per person. This means that houses and properties must be built small with a greater price. The ethnic demographics of New York consist of sixty five percent of Caucasians , seventeen percent of Latinos , fifteen percent of African Americans , seven percent of Asians , and another seven percent of unspecified ethnicities (suburbanstats ) . Although statistics show slight different ethnic backgrounds, New York is an Acropolis for xenophobia; consisting of a hodgepodge of people with different cultures, with all different types of people living throughout the state, which creates New York's cosmopolitan essence. While determining where one wants to live, one may consider the weather. New York's climate is very cold and harsh to live in. With an average high of only sixty two degrees, one is more likely to feel bone chattering breezes, rather than the vibrant sun throughout the year. With such cold weather, the living costs elevate due to proper heating units, and clothing. New York has an average snowfall of eight and a half inch of snowfall for more than twenty five days a year (usclimatedata ) . Overall, New York is a great state if one wants to remain inside their house, and finds the cold pleasing. One has to consider that cold weather wears out the body and may cause problems when one ages. The cost of living is also a big determinant when one is looking for places to live. The cost of living is very expensive in New York. Total cost of household items such as: a gallon of milk, one pound of rice, one pound of chicken breasts, is a total of fifteen dollars and one cent (numbeo ) . New York also has an elevated gas price of three dollars and four cents. An average one bedroom apartment cost three thousand and two dollars and seventy two cents. To thrive decently, one should make at least seventy thousand a year (yelp ) . Many researchers have proven that people that move from Florida to New York show that their lifestyles will decline. In comparison, from a resident moving …show more content…
Florida has no snowfall at all, and an average rainfall of eight and two tenths. Although it may sound like a lot of rain, it is necessary in order to let our majestic plant life grow (usclimatedata ) . Florida is a beautiful state with wonderful weather. This state also has many activities centered on the beautiful weather. Florida also has on average five days that the temperatures were over ninety five degrees. Cost of living in Florida is very inexpensive. The cost of groceries such as a pound of rice, one pound of chicken breasts, a dozen eggs, and a gallon of milk costs a total twelve dollar and eighteen cents. An average one bedroom apartment cost one thousand five hundred and forty and thirty three cents. The overall cost of living is inexpensive in Florida and more economically proficient in all aspects, whether it is food, gas, transportations, ad