Gen Z in These 10 States Want to Leave America For a Life Abroad
More than in years past, young Americans are more likely to see a future for themselves outside the U.S. than within it. But those living in certain U.S. states want to become expats more than others. A recent survey of Gen Z-ers revealed the top 10 states they want to leave the most for an international life. Here’s who they are and why they want to leave America.
Here’s What Gen Z Said
A survey of 3,000 Americans aged 18 to 26 discovered their motivations for wanting to leave America. When asked how strongly they felt that their future lay outside the U.S. on a scale of one to five, with five being extremely eager to leave, the 3,000 polled returned an average score of 3.1.
The Main Reasons For Wanting to Leave
The top seven reasons they want to leave America are:
- Social programs such as universal healthcare
- Wanting new cultural experiences
- U.S. high cost of living
- Dislike of America’s political environment
- Additional job opportunities
- Lower stress
- Better safety
Additionally, 59% percent say that U.S. gun violence is playing a significant role.
It’s Not Influencers Influencing This One
Interestingly, just 0.1% of respondents listed the influence of digital nomad influencers as the main reason they’d consider moving abroad. Digital nomad influencers might be racking up millions of followers, but their actual impact on this topic seems relatively low.
So what states young residents are dreaming of a life abroad?
Pennsylvania
A survey revealed that Pennsylvania residents are seriously considering leaving to find jobs, a better lifestyle and a lower cost of living. In the Preply survey Keystone state residents want to move abroad more than any other state in the U.S.
Oregon
A state so divided by opinions that many in the Eastern part of the state would rather be part of neighbor Idaho. The liberal-leaning policies of Western residents in the urban parts of the state could be driving Oregonians to leave for a more harmonious life.
Kansas
While Kansas has an extremely low cost of living, more is needed to keep people there. In twenty years, Kansas has lost 192,918 residents looking for greener pastures.
Texas
Despite many Americans moving from other states to Texas, others want out. From conservative laws and loose gun control to over half a million unemployed people, some Texas residents are seriously looking elsewhere.
Missouri
While many might be moving into the state for the low cost of living or a job, others are leaving due to conservative politics, higher-than-average drug use, and the weather.
New Mexico
New Mexico ranks six on Zippia’s list of worst states for jobs. That might help explain why 60% of those surveyed in a KOB 4/SurveyUSA poll would leave the state if a better job or opportunity to live in a safe community arose. Only one in six surveyed said they plan to stay in the state long term.
Vermont
From high taxes to low temperatures, more than 2,000 people left the state. Filled with farms and the dairy industry, the way of life in one of America’s smallest states is only for some.
Indiana
In another state with a super low cost of living, Indianans are eyeing other places for warmer weather, better job options, and lower taxes.
Mississippi
Many are looking for greener pastures elsewhere in a state with a low education rate and one of the worst job markets in America.
Iowa
A United Van Lines study asked those leaving Iowa why they were moving. And 45% said to get a better job.
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