Relocating from California to Florida: A Transplant's Guide

December 20, 2025RelocationBy Alex Sverdlik

The California-to-Florida pipeline is a structural shift. I've lived it — from Silicon Valley (early team at Shipwire.com) to Marin County to La Cañada Flintridge, where I became a top Zip Realty producer in the LA luxury market.

The Tax Math

California's top rate: 13.3%. Florida: zero. For a tech exec earning $1M+, that's $130K+ annually. See the full tax comparison →

What You Gain

What $2M buys in Parkland — 5,000+ sq ft on an acre — would cost $5M+ in Pasadena, $7M in Marin.

I Know Both Markets

Having sold luxury homes in LA and now specializing in SE Florida waterfront, I speak both languages. Learn more →

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