I bought a house with my ex 14 years after we broke up. We're saving so much money, and I'm happier.

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Elisa Ball and her roommate, John.

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We retired in Italy after visiting once over a decade ago. After selling our US home, we live a cheaper, slower life.

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Randy and Glenda Tuminello standing in front of a view of buildings in Polignano a Mare.
Randy Tuminello said he got tired of maintaining a home in the US. The couple are now leasing a home in southern Italy.

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We moved from the suburbs to our vacation home. I save at least 10 hours a week not commuting, and my kids have a happy, outdoorsy life.

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Jason Fell, his wife, and their two children in the Pocono Mountains.

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I bought a house in Japan for less than $45,000. I live in the peaceful countryside close to every convenience, and everything's cheaper here.

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Ned Watson bought an abandoned property in Japan's countryside in 2019.

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I moved to San Francisco despite the negative things I'd heard. The cost of living is high but it's worth it.

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Julia Stevens moved to San Francisco in August.

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I left a red state for a blue state. The quality of life and job opportunities are better here, but it's not perfect.

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Raneisha Stassin with her son in California.
Raneisha Stassin said moving to California has helped her career and it's been a great environment for her son.

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I've been moving back and forth between Japan and the US for years. The quality of life in Japan is much better.

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Emery Bowles and his family in Iwakuni.

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Wealthy Californians are ditching the state for the 'Beverly Hills of Arizona'

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Paradise Valley property at foot of Camelback Mountain.
A property in Paradise Valley, Arizona, at the foot of Camelback Mountain.

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I moved to Germany to study but was almost deported. Now I'm financially secure and see a real future here.

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Adriana Stein on vacation near Bastei Bridge, Germany.
Adriana Stein said moving to Germany helped her find a cherished career in international marketing.

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I moved to Montreal to be with a man I met on Xbox. It was a bigger culture shock than I expected.

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Melissa Rebelo-Sauve married her Canadian husband in July 2020.

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