People are moving to North Carolina for its natural beauty and country vibes, but finding it doesn't offer a lower cost of living or diversity

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Alexandra Shaw moved from the UK to Raleigh in 2022.

Alexandra Shaw

We moved to North Carolina but are about to leave because the salaries aren't high enough and the diversity we value ended at the city limits

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Cielo De Jose and William Scott moved from California to North Carolina a year ago, and are already planning to head back west.

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South Carolina state senator proposes a bill that would require new residents to pay $500 to move there

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Since 2010, South Carolina's population has grown by around 600,000 to 5.2 million.

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People who moved to Tennessee for cheaper homes and a laid-back life say they're happy — for the most part

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Michael Ekstrum, left, moved from Buffalo, New York, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 2018.

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Get paid up to $10,000 to move? That's great for remote workers, but economists say it's not a good investment for the cities footing the bill

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Programs from Oklahoma to Vermont lure remote workers by showering them with perks, spending taxpayer dollars in hopes of boosting local economies. But do they work?

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5 reasons so many people are moving to Tennessee, according to a 25-year-old broker who's helped Californians and New Yorkers relocate there

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Brenna Foster, 25, is a Knoxville native and real-estate agent in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Brenna Foster

Cities in Tennessee are constantly getting named the best places to move. Are they?

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Clarksville, Tennessee, is about 50 miles northwest of Nashville.

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