What are the big reasons that people move to another state? (new house, job transfer)

[icequeen2008]

What is the main reason that people move to another state? Weather, jobs, relatives, change of pace? Any opinions?

[BigCityDreamer]

I think jobs trumps most other categories.

[krystil_mist]

cost of living. I'm near Boston and I have a pen pal in Indiana. The houses are so cheap where she is. I see a $200,000 house and don't think twice about it. You might find something here like that, but it doesn't mean it's a nice house, or even big. She sees $200k and says are the kitchen cabinets lined in gold? Her sister got a fix er upper for $80K. Those prices haven't been like that here in over 20 yrs.

[filihok]

Cause you can't see the world if your head is always laying on the same pillow at night

[icequeen2008]

Wow!! I have seen people move solely on the weather. Not this chick although I could never live anywhere its hot.

[Thomas R.]

I would guess jobs, education, marriage, relatives, and dissatisfaction with where you're at would all be high.

[18Montclair]

For me recently moving to the NY Area there were a few reasons:
1. Sort of a Job transfer.
2. Wanted to get away from all the drama in my family-they call me too much.

Its been a real joy being in the NY-NJ Area. I plan on staying in my new house for years to come.

[BPerone201]

Most people move out of NJ because of the COL. (High property taxes/housing value)
Weather is a factor too.

[DubbleT]

For me the reasons have changed as the stages of my life have changed. When I was younger it was about jobs and family and good schools. As I get older it's more about cost of living and comfort (weather) and lifestyle. My focus might change again in the future, when retirement or grandchildren happen.

[GraniteStater]

JOBS, didn't like the culture, climate too hot, the attitudes of the people, all are reasons I left Kansas City. Where I am now can get somewhat hot, but is tempered by many months of milder weather.