These Cities Will Pay You To Move There

These cities will pay you to move there. Yes, you heard right. There are a bunch of cities that are looking to build their community and want to entice people to move there by offering them thousands of dollars.

The article lists about 7 cities that will pay you to move there. Don't expect to see any place in Florida on this list. We already have too many people moving here daily. In fact, Florida and Texas are the two states where most people are moving to. Naples was just voted the top place for people to live. One of the reasons people are moving is the cost of living. Seven cities are offering up incentives and compensation of up to five figures, which could help easing the overall cost of a move to somewhere new.

Columbus, GA is offering $5,000 for new residents. I used to live there in 1999-2000. I worked at a rock radio station located right in town. It's a small town about an hour outsider of Atlanta. It wasn't bad, but not a place I would want to move back to. Not sure $5,000 would do it for me.

Lincoln County, Kansas is offering less, at $4,500 to make the move. Lincoln county is in the middle of the Kansas, but about 130 miles from Wichita. Their population is fewer than 3,000. Additional perks include a $500 internet credit, a gym membership and a monthly basket of farm-fresh eggs.  Hey Now!

Mississippi County, Arkansas is offering up to $50,000 for someone to make the move. With this much money, you need to build or renovate a home and must work for two of the areas big steel companies. Since the Work Here, Live Here launch in 2022, the county has attracted 80 new buyers, many of whom are first-time homeowners.

Newton, Iowa, which is just 30 minutes from Des Moines is offering $10,000. You do need to purchase a home worth at least $240,000. You are not required to remain in the home for any specific time though.

The Shoals, Alabama, you can also receive $10,000 for moving there. The first $2,500 is supposed to help with moving costs. Another $2,500 is handed out after six months with the final $5,000 given out after a year.  

Tulsa, Oklahoma will give you $10,000. Program requirements include currently having a full-time remote job and living outside of Oklahoma for one full year before applying. In Oklahoma, the average home value is $195,594

And finally, they will pay you $20,000 to move to West Virginia. Anywhere in West Virginia too. Applicants must be 18 years or older and already have a full-time remote job to qualify for the program.  Participants will receive $10,000 over their first year paid in monthly installments. Cities such as Morgantown and Greenbrier Valley offer additional incentives that bring the total up to $20,000.

This is a great opportunity to get a heads start especially if you work remotely. Why not make some extra money. It sounds like these could be real helpful to people. I'm betting the cost of living isn't too crazy in these towns either as it sounds like they need to add more residents.

Two Florida cities rank in Top 10 of the best places to live in the U.S. The report comes from U.S. News & World Report. The list is the 150 biggest metro areas in the U.S. They look at housing affordability, quality of life, growth and safety to come up with the list. This list is for 2023-2024.

According to the U.S. News and World Report website they tell us why the do the report. It says, "U.S. News & World Report's Best Places to Live rankings are intended to help readers make the most informed decision when choosing where to settle down. Metro areas in the rankings are evaluated using data from sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. News' own internal resources."

Of the 150 biggest metro areas in the U.S. two Florida cities rank in the Top 10 of the best places to live. Sarasota comes in at #5 and Naples comes in at #6. Tampa is in the Top 25 coming in at #24. Here is what they say about Tampa, "Residents of the Tampa Bay area enjoy both a laid-back beach lifestyle and the amenities of a large metropolitan area, including professional sports teams, museums, and an array of entertainment and dining options."

The only other city near Tampa on the list is Lakeland and it came in at #105.

Check out the Top 10 below.

[SOURCE: WFLA]

Yes, the home of the Packers is the #1 city to live in. Between December and February the average high temperature is below 37 degrees. The value of living ranks high for Green Bay.

Nicknamed "The Rocket City" because of its close association with U.S. space missions. Huntsville also ranks high for value of living.

Located only 25 miles apart in central North Carolina. The report says, "This tri-city region (known as the Triangle) is luring new residents every day with strong job growth and high quality of life."

Known for their outdoor activities and award-winning breweries Boulder comes in #4 on the list. It is located northwest of Denver.

"People who choose Sarasota as their home are generally called by its unique charm." That's what the report says about Sarasota. There is a strong desire to live in Sarasota.

The second Florida city in the Top 10 makes the list at #6. Many people are moving to Naples due to the desirability of living in Naples.

Beautiful waterfront views make Portland, Maine #7 on the list. Portland ranks high on the list for quality of living.

Do you know that Charlotte is the second largest banking hub behind New York City? Because of that Charlotte's population continues to grow. Charlotte comes in at #8 on the list.

It is the second largest city in Colorado and has beautiful views of Pike's Peak. They are known for the Garden of the Gods, which is a massive National Natural Landmark.

Fayetteville, Arkansas is #10 on the list. They say, "The area known as Northwest Arkansas is the birthplace of Walmart, the headquarters of Tyson Foods and the home of the University of Arkansas, the flagship campus of the U of A system."