Americans who moved to Latin America for cheaper retirement, starting a new life, and better work options explain the pros and cons

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Cheryl Sands (left) and Janet Sussman (right)
Cheryl Sands (left) and Janet Sussman (right) both moved to Central America.

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I 'escaped' Texas for Tennessee. I loved the food and tech scene, but got tired of the heat and rising property taxes.

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Jim Ward and his wife in downtown Knoxville.
Jim Ward and his wife in Gay Street in Downtown Knoxville.

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A Gen Zer moved from South Florida to Texas after a job offer. She pays less than $2,000 a month in rent for her apartment in Dallas and says it's quieter than Miami.

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Arielle Francois in Dallas
Arielle Francois in Dallas.

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I moved from the US to Ireland 8 years ago. It's has drawbacks, but my quality of life is exceptional and my education was way cheaper.

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Author Isabella Ambrosio holding diploma with two others in Ireland
I've lived in Ireland for years and I've loved it.

Isabella Ambrosio

A boomer couple lives on Social Security and receives $23 a month from SNAP for food: 'How are we to survive?'

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Mary Dacus, 69, said she and her husband (not pictured) live off their Social Security income.

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We were paid $10,000 to move from Austin to Arkansas. It wasn't perfect, but we have no regrets.

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Overhead view of Fayetteville, Arkansas
My husband and I lived in Arkansas for a little over a year.

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A boomer moved from Texas to Missouri for her retirement thinking everything would be cheaper. She was 'so wrong.'

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The Gateway Arch, St Louis, Missouri.
Donna, who recently retired, wasn't expecting St. Louis to be as expensive as it is.

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The 50 best places to live in the US, mapped

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Naples, Florida, is the best city to live in the US, according to U.S. News & World Report. Many of the top places to live are in Florida and other southeastern states.

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A millennial moved from Australia to Canada for her career. She said the people in Vancouver are welcoming, but the cost of living is high.

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Kellsie Bain is a makeup artist. She talked to Business Insider about what she likes about living in Canada after moving there from Australia.

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I grew up in Florida and used to want to live anywhere else. Now that I'm older, I wouldn't dream of leaving

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Author Ashley Archambault and her family in St Augustine
Now that I'm an adult I love living in Florida with my family.

Ashley Archambault

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