I left my university in Milan to study in a much smaller town. I loved the lower cost of living and slower pace.

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Via Donato Bramante with Palazzo Albani which houses the headquarters of the University of Urbino, the Institute of Art History, the Institute of Archaeology and the Presidencies of Political Sciences and Education Sciences. Urbino (Italy), April 4th, 2024
The author left the busy streets of Milan for a slower pace at the University of Urbino.

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Layoffs, sky-high rent, and a $3,000 preschool bill convinced me I can't live in the US anymore. We're moving to Japan.

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A man posing for a photo in Japan.
Nick Woolsey moved back to the US for six years after leaving Japan. Now he's going back.

Japan Remotely

Relocating for a new job was never a big deal. Having kids changed things; we're not moving now, even for a big opportunity.

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The author and her family pose inside a home.
The author and her husband decided to put down roots once they had children.

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I sold my house and moved my kid across the US to live with my parents. I'm not sure the benefits are worth all I gave up.

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Woman smiling with coffee
Though I grew up in Maryland, it doesn't feel like home anymore and I miss the life I built for myself in Washington.

Emma Woodward

I worried I'd hate living in Portland — but just 5 years later, I've completely fallen in love with the Oregon city

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Author Elizabeth Aldrich smiling at a waterfall
I thought I'd always hate living in Portland, where I grew up. After five years of living here as an adult, it's become my favorite city.

Elizabeth Aldrich

15 celebrities who moved to Texas on why it's the best place for them

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Glen Powell, Bella Hadid, James Marsden side-by-side
Glen Powell, Bella Hadid, and James Marsden all live in Texas.

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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

My family and I are moving back to my hometown to be closer to my parents. We're giving it a year to see how it goes.

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The author with her parents, smiling on a sunny day.
The author wants to move back to her hometown to be closer to her parents.

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I moved my family to a tiny Wyoming town for 2 years to save money. Despite the drawbacks, our brief sacrifice paid off.

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Author Christian Allred, wife, holding son
Short-term living in a tiny town in Wyoming helped us save enough money to buy property in a different part of the US.

Christian Allred

I moved from New York City to a small town in the mountains. It's not as cheap as I expected, but I have no regrets.

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Lydia Warren in the Catskills.
Lydia Warren in the Catskills.

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