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According to a recent study, with an annual population of around 1,360, Idaho has the lowest rate of population loss among all 50 states.
Florida stands out as one of the top 10 states in terms of quality of life. On the other hand, when it comes to the lowest cost of living, Delaware ranks fifth.
Rocket Moving surveyed residents of each of the 50 states to see which ones they like to call home.
It took things like migration trends, happiness ratings, quality of life, average rent, and cost of living into account.
In order to determine which states ranked highest, researchers analyzed data from the United States Census and the World Population Review. They then determined the annual overall migration rates for each state.
The results are summarized here:
Idaho attracts almost 1,360 new inhabitants per 100,000 people annually, making it the most desirable state to live in.
It is also one of the top 10 states in terms of happiness. The average rent in Idaho is approximately $2,073, though, so living there can be costly.
With around 1,233 new inhabitants for every 100,000 people, South Carolina is the second state where people are reluctant to leave. There was a migration of more than 248,000 persons from other states in the past three years. South Carolina has a lower cost of living than Idaho, but it has a lower quality of life overall.
With 1,125 new inhabitants per 100,000 people, Montana finishes in third place. Fewer people are relocating to Montana than to South Carolina or Idaho (48,444). Living expenses in Montana are comparable to those in Idaho, with the exception of the lower rent of about $1,800 per month.
With 1,099 new residents per 100,000 people, Florida takes fourth place. Despite a somewhat larger influx of residents from neighboring states, it boasts the fifth-highest quality of life score and the greatest concentration of foreign citizens.
Annually, 1,015 people move to Delaware from another country, putting it in fifth place. With an average rent of only $1,610 per month, it ranks better on the happiness scale than both Florida and Montana.
Unpacking the Reasons Idaho Is the State People Least Want to Leave
Arizona is the sixth most populous state, with 836 new residents for every 100,000 people. Its cost of living and rent are greater, yet it ranks 21st for quality of life, somewhat higher than Idaho. More than 218,000 people have relocated to Arizona in the last three years, outnumbering those who have departed.
An estimated 831 persons per 100,000 move to Maine, putting it in eighth place. Although rent is lower than in Florida or Arizona, it has the greatest cost of living compared to the other states. A little higher than South Carolina, Maine is ranked 25th for quality of life.
At 801 new inhabitants per 100,000 people, North Carolina occupies ninth place. Its cost of living is lower than the national average, and it boasts the second-highest quality of life, after only Florida.
With 766 new inhabitants for every 100,000 people, Tennessee ranks eighth. With an average rent that is just $10 more than in North Carolina, it has the most economical cost of living on our list.
Six hundred seventy-two new residents per 100,000 people put Texas in tenth place. With an average rent of $1,886, it is less expensive than both Florida and Arizona, making it the second most inexpensive state in the list.
164,062 more foreign nationals are migrating to Texas than leaving the Lone Star State, suggesting that Texans are less likely to be international newcomers than Floridians.
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