Many Americans have decided to pack up and move to other states. What’s driving this mass migration? There are numerous reasons behind it, ranging from high living costs to economic instability, unfavorable climates, and better opportunities elsewhere.
New Jersey
This information comes from the World Population Review. New Jersey’s at the top of the list, with an incredible 70.5% of movers heading out. The main reason is that it’s very expensive to live in the Golden State, mostly because of property taxes. Many people are hitting the road to find a place that’s easier on their wallets.
Illinois
In Illinois, 67.2% of people moving are heading out of the state, which is mostly due to the high taxes that people are tired of paying. People in the state have to pay some of the highest pension rates around, and it’s not exactly a tax-friendly state either. Can you blame people for wanting a fresh financial start?
New York
63.1% of movers in New York are leaving the state, which isn’t too much of a surprise. While NYC does have the lights and pizza, it comes with sky-high living costs that just don’t seem worth it. Many people are trading their tiny apartments for places where they can get a little more for their money, with maybe even a yard too.
Connecticut
The high cost of living in Connecticut is one of the main reasons 60.1% of people are going to other states. Many people find that the state’s high housing and utility costs are just too much, and they’d rather move to a state nearby. At least this way, they can still enjoy the Northeast without any financial worries.
California
Surf’s up, and so are the moving vans in California, with 59.3% of movers heading out of state. Although there’s lots of great weather and beaches, the cost of living is too high for some people. Even just buying a house is difficult, and many people are looking for cheaper places to call home.
Michigan
In Michigan, 57.7% of movers are going elsewhere because the state’s great lakes just aren’t enough anymore. There are better job prospects and warmer winters elsewhere, particularly in states where people don’t have to worry about their finances. The appeal of more stable employment is also enough to make people say goodbye to the Wolverine State.
Massachusetts
With all its history and charm, Massachusetts still has some serious living costs, which is why 57.6% of people moving are leaving the state. People would rather make history of their own somewhere less expensive. They’re looking for a place where they don’t have to juggle as much to cover the basics.
Louisiana
There’s more than Mardi Gras happening in Louisiana, with 56.5% of movers leaving. Some of them are tired of cleaning up after so many hurricanes, and they’re looking for more stability in a new hometown. After all, having to rebuild and repair, along with not knowing what’s going on with the economy, is enough to make enough leave.
Ohio
56.3% of movers are leaving Ohio because they’re looking for new opportunities elsewhere. There are lots of tech companies in other states, which is pretty appealing for young people who are ready to make their mark. The rising property taxes across the state don’t exactly help either.
Nebraska
Nebraska’s got the corn, but 55.7% of its movers are heading off to explore new places. They’re looking for more career opportunities and the business of urban life, which they just can’t get in Nebraska. Many people are moving towards states and cities where the pace of life is just a little faster.
Kansas
55.5% of movers in Kansas are hitching up their wagons to go elsewhere. While some people are looking to escape the state’s infamous tornadoes, others are looking for jobs in places that are a little busy. Many people are swapping the prairie for Silicon Valley and other places that are more technologically driven.
Minnesota
Minnesota’s winters can be brutal, and the promise of warmer climates and better job markets is good to pass up. This is why 54.3% of movers are leaving the state and going to places with more sunshine. They want to live in a place where snow is something you visit and not just something you have to shovel.
Pennsylvania
Over half of Pennsylvania’s movers, 52.6% to be exact, are going elsewhere, as they’re looking for somewhere that’s greener and more sustainable. The coal and steel industries are winding down in the state, so many people are eager to be part of the environmentally-friendly job markets elsewhere. At least they know there’s a future there.
North Dakota
52.5% of people moving to North Dakota are going to places with warmer weather and a faster pace of life. They’re moving to busier cities with more career options, as some find rural living just too isolated. And let’s not forget those extreme winters, which are enough to make anyone get out.
Maryland
Even with its rich history and political importance, 52.% of Maryland’s movers are going to cheaper places, which are usually out of state. The high cost of living here is just too much for people. Some of them are moving to places like Virginia and Pennsylvania, which have the same opportunities, just without the huge price tag.
Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, 52.1% of movers are going beyond state lines, and the weather’s a big reason here. They’re also looking for places with more manufacturing and healthcare job opportunities, especially in states where the living costs aren’t anywhere near as high. And honestly, can you blame them?
Mississippi
Like many other states, economic and lifestyle factors are the main reasons that 51.9% of Mississippi movers are going elsewhere. The state’s job market has been struggling for a while, and its poor education system doesn’t help either. Many people are looking for higher wages and more public services in other states.
Missouri
51.8% of Missouri’s movers are looking to move to another state for a number of reasons. Some are heading to states with more technology and startup jobs, while others want to be somewhere a little livelier. Either way, it’s clear that many people are unhappy in Missouri, and they’re prepared to move elsewhere.
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