I moved 3 hours away from where I grew up in Miami. After 15 years, I still love living within driving distance of home.

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Author Ashley Archambault smiling in Miami with chickens nearby
Though Miami hasn't been my official home for over a decade, I plan to continue going back for visits.

Ashley Archambault

I grew up in Florida and moved to New York City. Living here is different than visiting, but I'm not exactly disappointed.

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The author posing for a photo in Central Park.
Living in South Florida and New York City has taught me how different it is to visit a place compared to calling it home.

Katrina Oro

I moved from West Virginia to Miami years ago. There are 3 things I love about living in South Florida — but one thing I miss.

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People walking along palm-tree-lined street in Miami
Living in Miami, Florida, is wonderful, but I still miss home sometimes.

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I moved from California to Texas for love. After 6 months, I realized the state and relationship weren't right for me.

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The writer walking down the street in New York City.
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Hayley Folk

I loved Charlotte and never wanted to leave — but I'm so glad we moved to a lake town 40 minutes outside of the city

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Author Hayley Hutson with dog on beach by lake
I love taking my dog near the lake by our house.

Hayley Hutson

I moved my family of 5 from a big city to a small town. We love our new life, but there are some things we miss.

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Kathy Larson
The author and her children have enjoyed the slower pace of living in a small town≥

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I've always dreamed of moving to Italy. Before fully committing, I'm giving my favorite city a 90-day test run.

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The writer posing in front of a graffitied wall in Naples, Italy.
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Kaitlyn Rosati

My family of 7 moved from a 6-bedroom home in Salt Lake City to a 3-bedroom apartment in NYC. Our cost of living went up, but it's worth it.

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A couple with five children pose in front of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Maren Droubay and her family moved from Utah to New York.

Maren Droubay

I moved to New York City and worried I'd be homesick. Then, my sister and best friend became my neighbors.

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The author and her friends in the kitchen
The author lives near her sister and best friend in New York City.

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These 10 states attracted more movers than they lost in 2025 — and one unexpected state came out on top

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Little Rock, Arkansas.
Little Rock, Arkansas.

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