These are the five states Michigan residents most often flee to

Can you afford to stay here any longer?

According to the Allied U.S. Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw fewer interstate trips in 2023.

Where is everyone going? And more importantly: Why are you going there?

Here are the main highlights of the report:

The economy undoubtedly plays a role

stagflation; recession; The fact that the number of interstate moves has steadily declined in recent years shows that residents are becoming more cautious about large moves and rising interest rates.

According to Allied, the reason for moving is often “lower cost of living and better employment opportunities.”

The rent is damn high

As the dynamics of the housing market change and property prices rise, the average monthly rent also increases. The pandemic hasn’t done us any favors either!

The pandemic led to an extraordinary increase in real estate values ​​due to increased demand, rising construction costs, and long-term supply constraints. This increase in real estate prices had a direct impact on housing affordability, especially in urban centers and high-demand states.

Through my experience

In 2014, I moved out of state and lived in central Nebraska for three years and southwest Missouri for four years. During my time away from The Mitten, I enjoyed a much lower cost of living including lower Fuel priceslower average rentAnd NO Bottle deposit!

However, when I moved back to Michigan, my wallet was hit extra hard – and moving is already expensive enough.

Top moving destinations

After analyzing interstate moving trends over the past year, Allied found that states like Arizona, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina and Florida are the “most attractive states to move to in 2023.”

Below you will get a more detailed insight:

Ten states Michiganders most regret moving to