After 3 years of living out West, I moved to North Carolina. It was the best decision I could've made for myself.

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Mikala sits in a field of yellow flowers with her dog.
After years of living in big cities out West, I moved to Asheville, North Carolina.

Mikala Lugen

My husband and I moved in with his parents. Despite our initial hesitations, our lives have improved dramatically.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
Dani and her husband pose for a picture with both sets of in-laws.
I moved in with my in-laws two years ago and couldn't be happier.

Dani Mohrbach

Target is opening its 2,000th US store — the first of 30 new locations planned for this year

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Target's 2000th US store in North Carolina.
Target's newest location in North Carolina is the first of 30 openings planned for this year.

Target

I'm a native Floridian who left after 60 years. The high prices, traffic, and bad weather made it unlivable.

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Kimberly Jones and her husband in a selfie.
Kimberly Jones and her husband

Courtesy of Kimberly Jones

My favorite weekend trip destination is a mountain town with cute shops, superb hikes, and access to a national park

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The writer and her daughter standing in front of a trail in Bryson City.
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Alli Hill

I moved from New York City to Charlotte for a better quality of life. I didn't expect to feel so lonely.

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Elizabeth stands near a sign that says
I moved south to Charlotte, North Carolina, for a better quality of life.

Elizabeth Wright

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

Retirees are moving to this quiet North Carolina beach town to avoid Florida's heat, costs, and crowds

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A row of homes and palm trees in North Carolina.
Retirees are choosing southern North Carolina instead of Florida.

Kingfish Bay Development, LLC

I've lived in the Carolinas for years. There's one small town I swear by visiting every fall.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The author posing for a photo at Black Balsam Knob.
I enjoy visiting Brevard, North Carolina, every fall because of its access to nature.

Kristina Hernandez

I moved from New York City to Raleigh. I'm glad I made the jump, but there are 5 things I wish I'd known beforehand.

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The writer posing outside in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Rachel Simon

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