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Crowded, costly, and complicated: 3 former Floridians explain why they left the state

Business Insider·Alcynna Lloyd·about 1 month ago
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Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Americans aren't flocking to Florida like they used to. BI spoke with three former Floridians about why they say the state has lost some of its appeal. Affordability is a common issue among relocaters, particularly with the state's higher home prices. Kimberly Jones was born and raised in Florida and expected to live in South Florida for the rest of her life. But after COVID, Florida no longer felt the same . An influx of out-of-staters strained the infrastructure in Jones' area of South Florida, where new construction, crowded grocery stores, and traffic-jammed commutes became the norm. The flood of newcomers also drove up housing costs, making it harder for longtime residents to afford the place they've always called home. In 2021, Jones and her husband packed their bags and moved to North Carolina . They're not the only ones who have fallen out of love with Florida .…

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