Blacksburg, Virginia.
Blacksburg, Virginia near Virginia Tech.
  • Nancy, a 68-year-old retiree, moved back to Virginia from Florida due to escalating costs and the heat.
  • Despite Florida's population growth, many like Nancy are migrating to other states for cheaper living.
  • Nancy's move to Virginia resulted in lower costs, a relaxed lifestyle, and a break from politics.

Nancy, 68, was ready to move out of Florida. The costs for everything from car insurance to home maintenance were rising in Cape Coral on the southwest coast, and she missed living in Virginia, where temperatures weren’t as blistering.