A new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll shows that 33% of Massachusetts voters have seriously thought about moving out of the state in the past year, driven almost entirely by the soaring cost of living. You can view the Boston Globe article HERE and the Suffolk University Study HERE.
The survey found that inflation and everyday expenses topped the list of economic concerns (37%), followed by health care costs (25%) and housing affordability (17%). Utility bills were named the single biggest household burden by one in five respondents, with Massachusetts ranking third nationally for electricity rates.
Young adults, middle-aged workers, and political conservatives were the most likely to consider leaving. Popular destinations include New Hampshire, Maine, Florida, and the Carolinas, where housing and taxes are far lower…