[Rain Man]

This one suddenly throws me off kilter.

I've not been a fan of the South Carolina home and I think I've voted against it in both previous rounds. I've been a big fan of the Florida home and have voted for it in both previous rounds.

But this matchup is weird because it's more apples to apples than one would think.

Both homes are relatively small for mansions. The Florida home is only slightly larger. Both homes are in mild climates, and while tastes may vary I think the South Carolina climate is slightly better. Both places have inadequately sized pools, but they can also be used year round.

I really like the style of the Florida home, and as I age in place it's good to not have stairs. And the style is good, but not great. The South Carolina home is nice, even if its a little generic.

I like Charleston. I figure I would like South Florida even though I've spent very little time there.

The views in Miami blow away Charleston. That's a really nice lot, whereas Charleston is kind of weird with that boardwalk.

But then you've got that stipend. I would dominate South Carolina with that stipend. Given my new philosophy on stipends, that's a real game changer. I'd have to watch my pennies a little in Miami, whereas in South Carolina I'll be brown-nosed by everyone I meet.

I'm going to do a complete 180 here. South Carolina gets my vote based on value. I like the Florida home much better, but I'll buy a condo in Charleston and spend my weekends at the beach house.