Many ex-New Yorkers who relocated to Florida express satisfaction with their decision to leave high taxes and rising crime behind in favor of a more affordable and peaceful lifestyle. Over 125,000 residents moved from New York to Florida between 2018 and 2022, with a significant portion relocating to Miami. The report cites that wealthy individuals with high incomes are driving this trend. The newfound work-life balance and lower living costs are frequently mentioned as major benefits of the move.
"People thought we were crazy when we were telling them this but it just started getting more and more bleak in New York," Taub told The Post. "For the same price that we were paying [for a two-bedroom apartment] in New York, we were getting a five-bedroom, four-bathroom house with a pool and a backyard."
"A lot of friends have moved down here, a lot people in tech, a lot of people in business. The people who stayed are the people with kids," Taub said. "I've never worked harder in my life but I know that at 5 o'clock today I can jump in the pool with my kids and have fun," he added.
"South Florida is composed of dozens of small towns with accessible, sane leaders who work hard to improve our lives," said Bryan Goldberg, adding that he can easily reach local leadership.
A relentless 'escape from New York' has hammered the city as more than 125,000 residents left for Florida between 2018 and 2022 and took nearly $14 billion in income with them.
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