Thinking About Moving to Florida From New Jersey? Here’s What to Consider

Did you know locals often refer to New Jersey as the “Exit State”? The reasoning behind it is that a lot of New Jersey residents identify where they live by referencing the closest exit on the New Jersey Turnpike. Cute, huh? Unfortunately, these days, the nickname has taken on a new meaning: Everyone wants to get out. According to 2022 moveBuddha data, for every 34 moves into New Jersey, there are 100 out.

But where are they moving to? You guessed it. Florida’s at the top of the list. In fact, the 2022 moveBuddha search data shows that 1 in 4 searches for outbound moves from New Jersey was for Florida cities, in particular. That doesn’t come as a surprise, though, since Florida led the country in cities with the most continued growth in our 2022 PODS moving trends data.

Are you thinking of joining the masses and moving to Florida from New Jersey, too? Then check out these things to consider to help you decide if it is, indeed, the right move for you.

The Perks of Living in The Sunshine State

From amusement parks to beautiful beaches, cultural diversity to job opportunities, you’ll find no shortage of perks of moving to Florida from New Jersey. Here are a few of our favorite Florida attributes.