Crowded, costly, and complicated: 3 former Floridians explain why they left the state

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We moved to Mexico in our 60s because US retirement was unaffordable. We started an AI business and rent a house here for $1,250 a month.

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Karen Watts Nauman and Jeff Nauman
Karen Watts Nauman and Jeff Nauman moved to Mexico and founded The AI Boomers.

Karen Watts Nauman

My family moved from California to a small town in France. We can save money and work less to afford our lifestyle here.

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A family, a man, a wife, and two young boys, walking around the streets of France.
Lin Koh, her husband, and two young sons.

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I left NYC for Miami at 58. I retired early thanks to an unexpected saving.

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Scott Scovel standing in front of a view of the Miami skyline.
Scovel loves Miami's sunny weather.

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I moved my family from Texas to Colombia. It cut down our expenses by two-thirds, and life feels richer.

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A woman and a young girl look out at a valley of homes, surrounded by trees.
Jenn Jamali and her daughter

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I'm a native Floridian who left after 60 years. The high prices, traffic, and bad weather made it unlivable.

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Kimberly Jones and her husband in a selfie.
Kimberly Jones and her husband

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20 big cities that will become affordable in 2026, according to Zillow

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The best city for renters isn't cheap — but its quality of life is top-tier. See what metros made the top 10.

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Downtown Portland, Maine.
Portland, Maine.

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Trump lays out his plans to make housing cheaper in Davos speech

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Trump at Davos
President Donald Trump briefly mentioned his housing policies in his speech at Davos.

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I sold my business and my home and moved to Europe with my dog. Living here has its pros and cons.

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Natalie Lynch and her dog Enzo.
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