The States Americans Are Choosing to Leave and The Places They’re Moving to Instead

The Peach State, Georgia, serves up more than just fresh fruit and sweet tea; it offers a blend of natural beauty and reasonable home prices. The top motivator for newcomers is the desire to reunite with family. Georgia stands out with moderate sales and property taxes and doesn’t tax retirees’ Social Security benefits.

Affordable housing options draw both renters and homebuyers to Georgia, where the cost of living hovers below the national average, as reported by Sperling’s Best Places. Renting a one-bedroom apartment averages at $716, compared to the national average of $825. While some Redditors find the southern weather a tad unpredictable, it’s a paradise for those who relish warmth over chilly temperatures.