Listed here are the highest 10 cities that individuals are transferring out of – and the highest 10 they’re transferring to

(Gray News) – Americans are leaving the West Coast and moving to the East Coast instead, according to a new report from moving and storage company PODS.

The new report, released last week, found that Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Wilmington, North Carolina, are the cities with the most American immigrants.

On the other hand, the report found that Los Angeles and San Francisco are the two cities from which people are moving the most.

Here are the top 10 cities with the most new arrivals:

1. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina
2. Ocala, Florida
3. Houston, Texas
4. Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina
5. Charlotte, North Carolina
6. Raleigh, North Carolina
7. Phoenix, Arizona
8. Knoxville, Tennessee
9. Jacksonville, Florida
10. Asheville, North Carolina

The report found that people are primarily moving to the Southern Appalachian region, which includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama, among others.

Long-time favorite cities for retirees, such as Phoenix, also continue to enjoy great popularity.

More than 60% of the cities with the most new arrivals were in Tennessee, the Carolinas and Georgia.

The Carolinas account for an impressive 30% of the 20 cities with the most new arrivals.

The PODS report found that the Carolinas are attractive because of their low cost of living, good quality of life, access to nature, thriving dining scene and vibrant metropolitan areas.

The cities that are at the top of the list of people moving away this year are due to rising rents, housing shortages, high tax rates and overpopulation.

Here are the top 10 cities with the most people moving away:

1. Los Angeles, California
2. Northern California (San Francisco area)
3. South Florida (Miami area)
4. Long Island, New York
5. Austin, Texas
6. Central Jersey, New Jersey
7. Chicago, Illinois
8. San Diego, California
9. Stockton-Modesto, California
10. Hudson Valley, New York

According to the latest PODS data, California continues to top the list of the highest numbers of people leaving the country.

The cost of living in California is about 50% higher than the national average and housing costs can be prohibitive.

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