I live right on the Dade-Broward county border. Miami-Ft. Lauderdale is Manhatten South. Replete with horrible drivers, massive amounts of foreigners(quick fact about the region - There is an approximate 8% increase in foreign-born population, while there is approximately 3% annaul decrease in US-born population), crime and gangs, astronomical housing, and the coastline is littered with massive, overpriced, and ugly condo buildings. The weather is nice though, great gyms, and lots of places to eat. A lot of jobs as well.
I'd love to live in the midwest though. Wide-open spaces, no fears about getting shot at, and very low cost of living.