I'm a Canadian who's lived in NYC and Toronto. Quality of life is better in Canada, but I still prefer the US.

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The author (not pictured) is Canadian and has enjoyed living in the US.

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After 20 years, I moved from New York City to Florida. I like it, but moving south has been filled with surprises.

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As a New Yorker, moving to Florida was filled with surprises.

Jenna Clark

I fled Ukraine and moved to Colorado. Starting over has been the biggest challenge of my life.

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Mykhaylo Fridlyand and his girlfriend, Kristina, in Colorado.

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A millennial who quit her corporate job in London and moved to Australia explains the pros and cons of her career switch and life down under

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Tara shared with Business Insider what she likes about living and working in Australia after being in London.

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I'm a millennial who moved from New York to Kansas City. I don't have to work 5 jobs, and I pay less rent for a bigger apartment.

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Jackie Nguyen.

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I'm a widow who sold everything to move from Texas to Lake Como. I decided long ago that I wouldn't let fear dictate my life.

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Judy Walling moved to Como in September.

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A Gen Xer who moved to Phoenix from Kansas said while he's paying more for his house and summers are brutal, there's much more to do

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Phoenix, Arizona.

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I moved to the middle of Canada, where the affordable healthcare is great, but the closest city is 2 hours away and I can't find anything cheap on Amazon

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Leslie Redmond, here with her husband Justin Reitsma, moved from Alaska to Winnipeg, Canada.

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Meet the typical American moving to — and leaving — New York

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New York City skyline.

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Cities to watch in 2024: Las Vegas is drawing movers who want glitzy, big-city perks — with an affordable price tag

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Las Vegas, Nevada.

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