His rent in San Francisco was $5,000. Now he's a homeowner in Singapore — and he's ready to give up his US passport.

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A man sitting on a green couch in Singapore.
Nick Burns left the US due to rising living costs. He moved to Singapore and doesn't want to move back.

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Their parents moved to the US for opportunity and safety. They went the other way — drawn by the same hopes.

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Hands rolling up a rug/the American Flag
 

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