I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of
Summary
Brianna Beyrouti moved from Portland, Oregon, to Muncie, Indiana, getting $5,000 to help with moving costs. She kept her job remotely but now saves money because housing and living costs are lower in Muncie. This is part of a larger trend where people leave big cities for smaller towns to afford a better quality of life.Key Facts
- Brianna moved 2,000 miles from Portland (2.5 million people) to Muncie (65,000 people).
- She received $5,000 from a local program to help cover moving expenses.
- Her annual remote job salary stayed the same at $107,000.
- Her housing costs in Muncie are $190 less per month compared to her rent in Portland.
- Lower state income tax, car insurance, and energy bills make her $600 a month better off.
- Many people are leaving large US cities like New York and Los Angeles due to high living costs.
- Small towns like Muncie are using cash and perks like free cinema tickets to attract new residents.
- The MakeMyMove program helped about 1,000 people relocate last year and expects 1,500 moves in 2026.
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