They fled cities in the pandemic exodus, seeking a cheaper cost of living, safety, and more. Here's how it's panned out.

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It's been roughly five years since America's big-city dwellers were suddenly faced with the opportunity for a major life change: a move to the country.

People are still flocking to Florida. It could help them ride out a slowdown in the economy.

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Florida's economic growth has outpaced the nation on an annual basis for the past 11 years.

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A Gen Zer moved to Colorado from Texas because of its restrictive abortion laws. She said life is more expensive but the quality of life is worth it.

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Photo shows Suzy Cubberley in her graduation gown at the University of North Texas.
Suzy Cubberley, 26, left Texas because she didn't agree with the state's restrictive abortion laws. She moved to Colorado, even though life is more expensive there.

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I live in a Texas city that's one of the fastest-growing in America. I see why so many Californians are moving here — and the impact they have on home prices and traffic.

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Eric and Tammy Newland at Krauses Cafe in New Braunfels.
Eric Newland with his wife Tammy at Krause's Cafe & Biergarten in New Braunfels.

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The top 9 cities tech talent is moving to — and 9 places they're leaving

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A millennial who moved from Vancouver to LA says it transformed his social life. He said the biggest downsides were high rent costs and the US healthcare system.

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A millennial said the social benefits of moving from Vancouver to Los Angeles offset the financial challenges.

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The fastest-growing city in Texas is a tiny place no one's ever heard of

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Cassidy Moore and her husband Blake.
Cassidy Moore and her husband Blake moved to Josephine, Texas, in 2022.

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The dating scene in the Midwest is heating up

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Of course Californians are pouring into Texas, the mayor of Dallas said. The state has the 2 things everyone wants.

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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson.

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Meet the typical mover leaving Texas: Millennial renters making $50,000 a year who are moving to California and Florida

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Between 2021 and 2022, about 494,000 people moved out.

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