Montana
The sociable culture and amazing landscapes in Montana are great, but it is not enticing enough to convince locals to stay. The cost of living has risen, but it is still more affordable than other states. However, it can be hard to look for housing and work. The state boasts of an outbound move rate of 55%. In 2018, people mostly moved out to be closer to family. There is also a shortage in health care.
Iowa
Iowa boasts of golden cornfields and a growing job market, and yet the outbound move rate still sits at 55.5%. Almost three-quarters of the people who move out are seeking better employment. Even the tech jobs here pay less than they do in other states. The cost of living in the biggest cities is now too expensive for most. Aside from this, Reddit users complain about the weather, poor public schools, and terrible infrastructure. They said, “Iowa is a boring state to live in.” The biggest group of people who move out would be young folks aged 18 to 34. They prefer to settle down in some other place.