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A 2025 study by StreetEasy found that one in three New Yorkers is thinking about leaving. You don’t need to be an economist to understand why, with home prices averaging around $800,000 according to Zillow.
By analyzing their Zillow search patterns, StreetEasy identified the top 10 cities New Yorkers are moving. Here’s the top 10 countdown for where New Yorkers are fleeing to escape the high cost of living and taxes.
10. Houston
- Cost of Living Difference: 46.2% lower (per Numbeo)
- Average Home Price: $270,409
Jason Lee Villarreal of Sotheby’s International Realty put it succinctly: “In Houston, you can still buy a three- or four-bedroom home with a yard for under $400,000 in a good school district, with no state income tax and some of the lowest property taxes per square foot.”…