That issue is no longer relegated to just Florida, California, and Texas. It is all over the country.
I've always done whatever it takes, for many years 2 jobs and a side business to try and get ahead. I regret that I was often and still am away from my family 7 days a week, but I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and I wasn't raised to be lazy and depend on others to take care of me. At least I can now look forward to the not distant future of a "somewhat" comfortable retirement. Maybe I'll move to S Carolina and be one of those retirees you complain doesn't pay their fair share