Say goodbye to NYC: These are the 10 US cities New Yorkers want to move to most
Many New Yorkers are dreaming of leaving the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple and moving elsewhere.


There’s now doubt that New York City is one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in the world but in the past few decades, a series of challenges have seen many residents look at living alternatives.
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The cost of living is deemed to be the biggest complication in the ‘City that Never Sleeps’ with rent in all the boroughs soaring in the past few years. This factor coupled with everyday expenses such as groceries, transportation, and entertainment.
To afford a comfortable living space, one needs a well-paid job and the city is a hub for ambitious people in various fields which leads to an incredibly competitive job market.

The city’s fast pace, small living spaces, the constant noise and a lack of green spaces are all other motives that see New Yorkers dreaming of greener pastures.
Top 10 U.S. cities New Yorkers want to move to most
1) Philadelphia, Pa.
2) Miami, Fla.
3) Atlanta, Ga.
4) Boston, Mass.
5)Tampa, Fla.
6) Washington D.C.
7) Orlando, Fla.
8) Los Angeles, Calif.
9) Charlotte, North Carolina
10) Houston, Texas
According to a recent CNBC survey, Philly is the top ‘dream’ destination for disgruntled New Yorkers with the ‘City of Brotherly Love’ replacing Miami in the previous ranking.
The bulk of the cities are south to NYC with a more temperate climate another factor in the decision making process with the city synonymous for it’s bitter winter months.
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