15 cities where retirees are moving — most are in the South

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Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, Arizona, had the highest net influx of retirees.

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I'm a Gen Zer who moved to London from the US. I wouldn't recommend it if you're used to American salaries and social life.

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Gladys Nkengasong wears a black dress and coat and stands on a London street. A building behind her has a a Union Jack flag hanging from it.
Gladys Nkengasong moved to the UK from Atlanta, Georgia, in 2021.

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I'm moving out of Texas after 60 years there. The culture has changed and big tech firms have made Austin too expensive.

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Flora Batts and her husband.
Flora Batts and her husband, who are moving to Pennsylvania after becoming fed up with aspects of living in Texas.

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A couple who moved 15 times in 25 years says Taiwan was the best place for their finances but moving so often took a toll

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A couple says moving 15 times between Taiwan and Canada was challenging on their finances but made their relationship stronger.

Becky Martin

We moved from a 3-bedroom house in Nashville to a 500-square-foot studio north of Rome. There are downsides, but we love it here.

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View of Italian countryside
The view from our terrace in Italy is amazing.

Zeneba Bowers

3 US cities drawing more millionaires with lower taxes, cheaper homes, and shorter commutes

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Scottsdale, Arizona.
Scottsdale, Arizona.

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A millennial couple moved from Arizona to China to teach at an international school. The cost of living is much cheaper, though the language barrier is challenging.

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Scott Vleeschouwer and his wife
Scott Vleeschouwer moved from Arizona to China to work at an international school.

Scott Vleeschouwer

I moved to Chicago from Portland for an affordable big city life. It's been easy to make friends and I'm never bored.

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Jessica Kirshner.

Jessica Kirshner

Why a boomer left coastal Florida for a rural Arkansas town of 900 residents: 'I didn't think we'd make it' to retirement in Florida

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Milan Novak and his wife
Milan Novak and his wife moved from Florida to Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, a decade ago.

Milan Novak

4 people who relocated and regretted it share the biggest mistake they made and what they learned

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People who relocate shared their biggest mistakes, from leaving family to skimping on research.

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