I made the move from Fort Lauderdale to the west coast. Its about an hour and 45 minute drive for me. Totally worth it. The family is much happier, and the place we bought for 200k on the water here would easily be 600k+ in FLL. Estero, Cape Coral, and Ft. Myers are all good. Been on the west coast and driving for just over a year. I make the drive 4 times a month. Its worth it.