Why are people leaving Michigan - Is It Really That Bad?

[@TRULIVINGMICHIGAN]

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[@clintonreisig]

I speant decades in Michigan and fled because of bad governernment, rise in housing costs, drop in wages relative to inflation, and increase in CRIME

[@clintonreisig]

Democrats do NOT enforce the laws, making crime LOOK lower when it is NOT

[@michellec.9852]

@@clintonreisig valid! But I have been to 47 of the 50 states and they all have problems.

[@empireofdirt9045]

Hope you like Weed That’s all you smell

[@matt7iron]

Never been to Michigan, to me on TV it looks like a Cold Cruel, unforgiving Dark place from the Abraham Lincoln days, it is not a friendly looking place 🥶

[@robncasey1216]

I thought Granholm was was the worst governor we could’ve ever had. Then we met Gretchen. And she’s currently having a ‘hold my beer’ moment. My wife & I are currently looking to move to Texas. I don’t see it getting much better here.

[@swlc5555]

And to think, there's chatter that the democrats might want her to run for president in place of Biden. Imagine her doing to the United States what she's done to Michigan. She'd be a clone of Biden.

[@kenraterink]

And yet she somehow got reelected... must be way better in the big cities that they get votes

[@pbpunisher99]

@@swlc5555 most people outside of Michigan has no idea who strechen Gretchen is.

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

@@robncasey1216 She's evil.

[@larryhall7998]

@@pbpunisher99 You people are a joke, Just Trumpkin who just love to HATE

[@Markds181]

It’s been bad here since the 1970’s when automotive plants shut down. I remember when Saginaw Parts Plant workers returned from the weekend only to find the entire factory was on rail cars going out of state and were handed their paycheck. It’s never come back no matter what history says. Cost of living is criminal!

[@Thunderrolls87]

Once the auto makers were forced to cut costs because of unrestricted imports flowing in its never and never will recover. In 1999 even we were 16 in per capita income. I think now were in the 30s. Not good

[@diffdrmr884]

I work for a major electronics retailer and our son is in the trades and I assure you, the economy is NOT OK

[@tbsmith-ht6ej]

Our tax money goes to the roads. That's a good one. 🙄

[@leonardhollerbach9806]

Move to Berrien county. All of the roads near me got redone (for the most part). Not sure about the rest of the state but my hick road got redone and the other roads all the way to work. My big gripe is that you can’t find a home to buy and hardly No apartment complexes. (For the most part).

[@pbpunisher99]

​@@leonardhollerbach9806 lol I live in Berrien County and the roads are horrible. Like 94 around benton harbor. Its like a mine field.

[@KH-rt3ef]

Your tax money goes into your board members’ pockets after they vote to give themselves raises and increase your taxes. Corruption from the bottom to the top.

[@johnb7499]

Notice how the roads weren’t fixed until Whitmer’s re-election year

[@pbpunisher99]

@@johnb7499 They were lol?

[@bobhirdes6725]

I love living in Michigan! I absolutely LOVE the 4 seasons, Winter, spring, summer and fall! There is so much to do in Michigan from the Great lakes, hunting, fishing, going to the beach, snowmobiling! No earthquakes, no floods, no hurricanes, tornado's are rarely deadly. Michigan is a beautiful state to live in! FRESH WATER LAKES!

[@danw6014]

​@Mission989Rattle snakes live here.

[@Triaxx2]

4 Seasons? Surely you mean 2. Winter and Road Construction.

[@sherryrieves4688]

I love Michigan too ♥️ If you aren’t originally from Michigan you’ll hate it ! 😈 Winter season is not for the weak ! Stay where you are !! 😊😂

[@bobhirdes6725]

@@sherryrieves4688 give me a break! I love winter weather and the snow that comes with it. The last few winters have been weak! there are lots of activities to do in Winter, Snowmobiling#1, Skiing, snow boarding, cross country skiing, down hill sledding, and just playing in the snow! Winter snow makes everything beautiful!

[@sherryrieves4688]

@@bobhirdes6725 sarcasm honey . You should try it

[@2112whatsgood]

It's the politics. Not the weather. Expensive and poorly ran state. Sad because it's a beautiful state.

[@scottbrown7415]

Definitely this! Very poorly run. It’s a one party state. The schools suck. The jobs and career opportunities are not here anymore. I think the industrial sector is entering another phase of reduction and cuts. I believe that coming recession is going to make itself felt here first and then it will be here for longer than in other regions. Living in Michigan as a conservative person is to know that the government here genuinely hates me.

[@robertkennedy5374]

​@@scottbrown7415 Well said

[@mrspock2al]

Lived in rural Mich. my entire life and haven't found anyplace (except maybe Wyoming) that I'd rather reside. Definitely wouldn't trade it for Florida! I much prefer oak & maples, deer and fox instead of palm trees, snakes, alligators & iguanas. I'm weird but a good blizard beats a hurricane any day.😃

[@derekk6906]

Solar Farms

[@duaneoestreich2792]

Ditto. Been to 17 states three countries. Two islands.. and I still came home to Michigan... Most beautiful state .. 4-seasons III 🇩🇪🇦🇹🇺🇸

[@andrewg1872]

It's generally the people in the cities that are leaving vs. the rural areas. Jobs, costs and crime are generally the issues pushing the moves.

[@jameswithey8898]

​@@andrewg1872Democrats destroy everything they touch! Our big cities are cesspools and local governments are allowed to act like a dictatorship!

[@bernieyorke6356]

I live here and love the state but really hate how all the big cities in the south of the mitten control the elections making us all having to deal with the liberal policies whether we Ike it or not.

[@christabellebethanyolmstead]

Was born and raised in Michigan. Michigan is a beautiful state. Whitmer has made our state unaffordable. The only thing we can agree on is that we’re Michiganders nowadays.

[@humbleevidenceaccepter7712]

In Michigan we outlawed gerrymandering. This led to Republicans losing or failing to win the State House, Senate, and the Governorship. We even enshrined reproductive right in our State Constitution. Those reasons alone are why I will never leave, let alone the forests and the lakes.

[@larryhall7998]

Please explain this in detail? Dont worry I know you wont, because you are one that Trump loves!

[@ladyofjazz448]

Nothing to do with him. Grow up.​@@larryhall7998

[@robertkennedy5374]

​@@larryhall7998 😂 GFY

[@republitarian484]

@@humbleevidenceaccepter7712 . . . repeal the 19th. What gives you the right vote for someone that may force my sons to be conscripted to fight and possibly die for something that you have the choice to not partake?

[@derekk6906]

We just returned from a week in Tennessee last week. Gas was $2.89 a gallon, no state income tax and property taxes are a fraction of what we pay in Michigan. Also, Winters are short and fairly mild compared to Michigan.

[@WoodyJ98]

Detroit is far better than Memphis right now

[@jerrythor6102]

That's too funny we just returned from a week in Tennessee also. 😊

[@derekk6906]

Neither would be my choice, we prefer the Mountains about 400 miles east of the Cotton fields of West Tennessee.

[@emerytakacs7040]

Gas around that time here in Michigan I seen under $3.00. Traveling frequently between Michigan and Florida gas is always in a similar price range. But yes, taxes better in Tennessee.

[@robinsuggs2169]

Socially and politically, living in Tennessee is like living in the Dark Ages. I live in TN part time.....

[@gregdenton5272]

Michigan is a very poorly run state. It doesn't have to be. No more career politicians!

[@shineKNEE]

Prolly from ohio

[@pbpunisher99]

@@shineKNEE I'm not from Ohio and live in Michigan. They are in a much better state. Way better roads and their economy is ranked 11th in the country in growth compared to Michigan, which is #47 only ahead of Pennsylvania, NY, and California.

[@jeffreyharris6450]

I’m from Michigan , I completely agree my beloved state is very poorly ran , we need to replace our worthless government, the misappropriation of our taxes is staggering , and if your from anywhere above the thumb you don’t count at all You don’t have to like it but I speak the truth

[@drunkingsailor2359]

​@@jeffreyharris6450Absolutely correct.

[@drunkingsailor2359]

Absolutely correct!

[@stevebrusseau3301]

I'm in Northern Michigan and the lake effect snowfall can be non stop and the wind and gray sky for 6 or 7 months is depressing along with the high taxes and gas prices.

[@arizonan1]

The high taxes people pay to live on their own modest property are not only unconstitutional, but are also a clear sign of private wealth being stolen by a corrupt govt that no longer serves its citizens in very limited capacity, but now extorts its citizens to build larger and larger govt empires.

[@milocule1]

Great state to live in but we have an idiot for a governor!

[@humbleevidenceaccepter7712]

In Michigan we outlawed gerrymandering. This led to Republicans losing or failing to win the State House, Senate, and the Governorship. We even enshrined reproductive right in our State Constitution. Those reasons alone are why I will never leave, let alone the forests and the lakes.

[@arizonan1]

Yep 🤮

[@arizonan1]

But did the majority really vote for this gov? Hard to believe these narcissist types are actually selected by the people to represent them. Even if they are able to deceive people to get 1 term, the next term they would be out. Either the majority genuinely loves redistribution of their earnings through super high taxes, economic decline, and more controlling government, or there is a flaw in the tallying and the verifying of the actual votes by the registered voters. There is also a third possible explanation. When a states govt employees reach such a magnitude that they outweigh the private industry workers and farmers, then those on the take, large masses of publicly tax paid govt and education workers, will vote in such a way to maintain their positions and lifetime benefits even at the slow destruction of the communities around them.

[@motorcityneedlearts-sy1dv]

I love blue governors Trumpers go to Texas Mississippi Louisiana want you

[@davidmushinski8196]

You guys voted for them

[@jenniferbriski567]

Most people who live here more than 1 year love the weather, it's the corruption people can't stand - that is the real reason most of us are leaving.

[@aliekatsmom]

Corruption Corrupt. Detroit is scary...

[@thatsreality5184]

Absolutley

[@ivorygrl]

CORRUPTION IS EVERYWHERE. You can’t escape it unless you live in a forest OFF GRID. Also, a lot of people don’t have options because options take MONEY. 💴

[@zslawter2147]

Corruption? Who's corrupt?

[@357maximum4]

Communist style corruption is why most folks leave Michigan. Where did all that gas tax $$ go Gretchen? Remember the lottery $$ going to the schools, yeah that went poof too. You can only milk the producers so long before they leave.

[@mattzalewski6111]

I remember when Snyder made all of that money switching over flints water supply

[@tomloewe8474]

@@mattzalewski6111 Not so. It was the city government of Flint who insisted on changing their water supply. The city was facing bankruptcy and decided to switch to a new water provider to save costs. It was a bad decision that led to a crisis requiring State oversight. The State did not create the problem, the City of Flint did. Governor Snyder did not make any money because of the crisis and all charges placed against him have been dismissed.

[@RetardedSissy]

The money went to teachers unions. And branch of democrat govt

[@dknowles60]

@@mattzalewski6111 nice lie, Flint made its own choice

[@mattzalewski6111]

@@dknowles60 if by "the people of Flint" you mean "an emergency financial manager" than sure. Snyder still made a ton of money switching the supply

[@user-kv8lx9fp5w]

Property taxes not bad, huh? Horrible! Car insurance is not affordable either. Hard to get the money together to leave.

[@patricklondon962]

I agree 100%

[@michellec.9852]

Yes. Car insurance is ridiculous!

[@mattmatt6572]

Don't buy it

[@Ellis1127]

@@michellec.9852 basically subsidizing the people who do not have insurance! Ridiculous! 😮😮😮

[@humbleevidenceaccepter7712]

I pay about $1500/year in property taxes for a $190,000 home in a small city. Do you pay more? Car insurance went up to $900/year after 2 deer collisions. Edit: Correction, that should be $900/6mos. So that's $1,800/year Full coverage.

[@timr31908]

The main reason why people are leaving Michigan.. do we have too much government.. and the Robin us blind

[@pierrebinot149]

And Darth Whitless is a tyrannical Governor.

[@armeniansdoitbetter]

Too many small regulations. For example. When I wanted to build a house, most places have 1000 sqr ft minimum, they don't want gardens in city and suburbs, they regulate if you are in rural land. It's disgusting. No freedom here. If I was younger, I would move to have freedom in another place.

[@antinazi1959]

I know one thing, they left you behind in English class and you never caught up.

[@antinazi1959]

​@@pierrebinot149I would imagine you saying Mary Poppins was a tyrant. The right has destroyed an entire generation. It's sad how lame their talking points are, everyone and everything is against these punks.

[@robertkennedy5374]

​@@antinazi1959 Thank God we have you, such perfection.

[@johnnymaccool9828]

You go where you can get a decent job , decent jobs are scarce in Michigan.

[@jjtmmjjmm2113]

I disagree, especially in the Detroit area you can make 100k as a blue collar worker there’s tons of jobs

[@jeannovacco5136]

Who is the governor ? What party runs the state legislature?

[@burtlewand5915]

😂😂The Dems have both houses for the first time in 40 years. Who had control of the congress while things were going downhill the last 3 decades? 😂😂

[@LoneWolf-tz7pl]

​@@burtlewand5915Republicans

[@pbpunisher99]

​@@burtlewand5915and the very first thing the congress did was to pass a bill to stop tax breaks to multi billion dollar AI data center. They said no problem and went across the state line to Indiana.

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

@@jeannovacco5136 The CCP I think.

[@humbleevidenceaccepter7712]

In Michigan we outlawed gerrymandering. This led to Republicans losing or failing to win the State House, Senate, and the Governorship. We even enshrined reproductive right in our State Constitution. Those reasons alone are why I will never leave, let alone the forests and the lakes.

[@MrAvfc14]

My wife and I moved to Mid-Michigan from Western New York. Our reason for moving was to be near our Grand children and children. Being retired made it easier because we didn't need jobs. Also, property taxes here are very low compared to NY. We save $500 a month in taxes and have a bigger home and double the land here. You have more freedom to do things here that back in NY are so difficult and expensive to do. 2nd Amendment Rights are encouraged in Michigan. Lower Sales Tax here. And what we like a lot, is not dealing with 7 foot blizzards off Lake Erie. So winter in Mid- Michigan is mild compared to Western New York

[@unpointsword]

I'm in wny now born and raised, Would 80k cash get me anything out there to start?

[@aliekatsmom]

​@@unpointsword a geto

[@MrAvfc14]

@@unpointsword Depends on where you look. In Saint Johns,Mi. No. But out in the country a few miles it can. St. Johns is small , about the same size as village of Hamburg. Being north of Lansing gets you better deals. Also we haven't needed to bring out the snowblower here in 2 winters. St. Johns has storms going north and south so we get a couple inches at a time.

[@mkonicki1]

​@@unpointswordNear 8 mile 7 mile. No safe

[@angelfish2529]

Actually I like living in a state where you can experience all four seasons in one day

[@nora-_-]

😂

[@peterdangelo5882]

Not mentioned for some reason but extremely important is that the K-12 public schools can be very poor particularly in rural areas. So you may have to look into private schools for your children. Also, medical services are terrible unless you are near a city. Rural providers are even worse.

[@patrickpaes6653]

that because all the good living middle class jobs are going away .

[@bethfranklin2545]

Born, raised, and live here my whole life( so far ) our government doesn't have a clue how to run the state the further north you go the less government you have to deal with

[@billnotice9957]

Michigan is a great state to vacation in. I am almost 60. My Diabetic feet in winter is really a killer. The hidden cost in Michigan is Auto insurance. Had friends and family leave the state and the first thing out of their mouths is a 60% auto insurance reduction

[@travissmith9488]

Our auto insurance is a hybrid system since we are so close to Canada and have a lot of drivers go back and forth. If you ever get in a serious accident in Michigan, you will be very thankful for our auto laws.

[@billnotice9957]

@@travissmith9488 I am far more likely to go broke than a cataclysmic injury via car accident with dancing lawyers around my hospital bed. Michigan use to have more auto accident lawyers than California, Texas and Ny combined. Why? Unlimited awards mean unlimited lawyer fees!!!

[@Biggsey1979]

I moved to MI from NY in 2019 and I’m really happy here!

[@TRULIVINGMICHIGAN]

Awesome to hear!

[@0311kilo]

Go back

[@andrewyoung-n8ary]

When you move from a hellhole to a middle of the road state, it will tend to feel like heaven.

[@weloveups831]

You left a shit hole, anything would seem better. You probably voted for Whitmer and her kind, which is prompting folks to move

[@m42037]

🥶🥶🥶🥶 Nov -feb move to Jacksonville it's too cold in Michigan to do anything

[@marklee9413]

We get these women governors in Michigan and they just don't know what the hell they're doing

[@jeff022889]

Democrats are slowly ruining the State, however Michigan voters are smart enough to swing the pendulum back to become more conservative. That’s one thing I love about MI.

[@sheneedsme]

That’s funny because what I love about Michigan is we went Blue.

[@bruceparker9353]

@@sheneedsme California misses you.

[@jamesp2391]

It didn't go blue. But the counters down state made it go blue.

[@michaelmaas5544]

@@sheneedsmeyou love the fact our state is falling apart under democrat control?

[@Patrick-kt5mc]

@@michaelmaas5544 @sheneedsme is either a radical queer or a hysterical feminist. Or both.

[@bigt2318]

I love the state and the people. I don't love the government of Michigan.

[@user-fk7bu4rm5v]

Moved to Michigan from Illinois. Try living I. Illinois with the never ending taxes. Love it here!

[@m42037]

Except winter it's terrible

[@davidca96]

We have a nice state, with unique lakes surrounding us, but the state is governed terribly. Winter lasts longer than I like as well, but summers are very nice and dont get absurdly hot. Jobs are pretty tough though, losing the major auto industry killed what used to be a huge employer for most of the state and now is just abandoned land.

[@johnvjokotyjr3458]

let's not forget it the Democratic state they ran Michigan into the ground the Auto industry is pretty much over in this state thanks to the Democrats that's also not forget about the high ass insurance cost for your car it is absolutely ridiculous I think it's the highest in the nation we're talking at least $300 plus for somebody without a bad driving record it is absolutely ridiculous other than that weather is fine if you like the different seasons of weather it's God's gift

[@InTeamFunwetrust]

Dems have the state government house and senate for the first time in 40 years lol, quit playing

[@Thunderrolls87]

I think the auto industry employment has been damaged by globalization and not to mention unrestricted imports since the 70s when japanese cars started flowing in.

[@drozzmojenkins9605]

I’m a Hoosier who spent a good amount of time in Michigan. It’s not the same or even close to what it was in the late 70s and 89s. When they legalized cannabis small town homelessness became a problem.

[@timstorey7915]

I love Michigan. Been here my whole life. The weather is the best (I love having 4 seasons). The topography is very diverse, from flat farm land to rolling hills, to miles of sandy beaches to trout streams, wetlands and small secluded inland lakes to the Great Lakes boating and fishing, deer hunting, duck hunting, ATV and snowmobile trails, etc.. And don’t forget the mountainous western Upper Peninsula where there are tons of lakes and waterfalls. I’m a civil engineer in the Detroit area so I’ve done very well here owning my own company. But we do not have enough skilled construction trades. It’s a great place to get a job if you are in the trades. It’s also a great place to retire. We decided to just stay here when we retire in a few years. We have a house in the suburbs and one in the western U. P. I love being able to go kayaking or bike riding at Stony Creek Lake just a 20 minute drive from our house in Macomb. Michigan has tons of great parks. From catching lake trout in Lake Superior to walleye on Lake Erie to the awesome museums in Detroit, Michigans got it all.

[@MrLuke-ll4sz]

I live in Romeo. I go to Stoney creek all the time lol!

[@dknowles60]

lets see your skilled trades pay very bad, some trades will not have much work in the winter

[@terrybolton630]

Right on you get it so much natural recreational choice

[@m42037]

​@@dknowles60Winter suks can't do nothing out in that icebox!! I wish I could move to Jacksonville from Nov -feb March life comes back

[@ericbrown2780]

Love your attitude , sir! So many people here griping. Seriously, if they find it that bothersome to be here, then they should go find somewhere else they will enjoy.

[@user-ty2yb1iy2o]

People always think the grass is greener on the other side. Both of my nephews left MI after college, one went to FL and one went to AZ. Years later they both moved back. Housing here and home insurance and property taxes are still affordable compared to many other states. Look at the young people that thinks it's a must to work for Meta, Google, Tesla and these companies lay off thousands of people constantly! Need to be realistic about jobs. Trades here make more money than college grads.

[@highlymedicated2438]

It's sad when even Alabama is out growing your state.And no I did not stutter. You don't even have large cities like new york city or california cities Michigan is a wannabe state that cant even hold its own population

[@WoodyJ98]

Amen. Plus, you get to watch a national championship football team. Sounds good to me!

[@highlymedicated2438]

@@WoodyJ98 wolves or lions?

[@dknowles60]

wrong

[@user-ty2yb1iy2o]

@@dknowles60 Are you speaking from experience or just a hater?

[@kenschultz3836]

you forget most Michiganders that retire don't leave Michigan. they down size for taxes and move out of the expensive areas . Some actually move to northern Michigan. for cheaper taxes and country quiet living. They all dont just up and move to Florida

[@humbleevidenceaccepter7712]

The economy is so good that the record-breaking stock market allowed me to retire at 59. Didn't even consider going down south.

[@arizonan1]

They especially don't move to Florida now!

[@Wolverine607]

Well they better not downsize now unless they live in a mansion. If they lived in their prior McMansion 2500-3500 SF foot home a long time, they are capped on property taxes even though home values have risen dramatically, Property tax uncapping upon moving with the big rise in home values the down sizing will have as high or even higher property taxes than they paid in their larger home. Unless law is changed to allow moving proposal A cap to a new or different home. Especially post covid with todays insane values. Be careful many are not aware that happens but oh boy it does.

[@benjones3329]

Michigan is rapidly turning into a hard-core liberal state even up here in the north where I am that’s one reason people would want to leave. The second reason for me, would be how gray winter is with very little sunshine.

[@mike2burg]

I grew up in Michigan and I loved it. The people are awesome and the nature is great. It’s just really sad to see the socialists takeover the state. How Michigan voters let that happen I will never understand

[@sheneedsme]

I’m happy those “socialists” are finally fixing the damn roads. Thanks Big Gretch.

[@danw6014]

​@sheneedsme there's been a bridge out on my road from ten years but rural people don't count as far as Lansing is concerned.

[@WoodyJ98]

Socialist? We have let GM and Ford run the state pretty much. The job growth has been awesome Let me guess, you don’t like rainbow flags

[@burtlewand5915]

I think you may be butt hurt. Here is what it came down to. After Roe V Wade, the law in Michigan to come back on the books only allowed abortion in case of danger to the mother's life. It did NOT allow it in the case of rape or incest. Republicans had control of both houses in Michigan. The R leader was asked what measures he would take after the Supreme Court ruling, and he said we have a law on the books. They were then thrown out. For the first time in like 40 years the Dems had both houses and the governorship. The talk of some mass change is hyperbolic.

[@highlymedicated2438]

@WoodyJ98 Unfortunately, I live in New York and the state will not allow rainbow flags in our school.Can you believe that even in new york. It's like they're scared of the rainbow flag. I heard it's like this even in california

[@sirrichardwhitney5452]

Gas, food ,and daily living is cheaper outside of Michigan, blue State Fees we can call it. Sales tax is the only good deal we get , no tax on food and 6 cents on the dollar.

[@OhioStateBuckeyefanstuckinMI]

Born and raised in Michigan. I will be leaving for either Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana at the end of the year. Can’t wait to leave this state.

[@sheneedsme]

Please go to Ohio. I’m sure it’s painful to have to bow down to your National Champion Michigan Wolverines. Go Blue!

[@OhioStateBuckeyefanstuckinMI]

@@sheneedsme 😂 it’s all good scUM will have to bow down to the NCAA when they get the title stripped for cheating. Michigan lost 8 straight years to THE Ohio State University and only started winning once they started cheating 🤷‍♂️

[@OhioStateBuckeyefanstuckinMI]

@@sheneedsme Michigan wins its first national championship in 27 years and you all don’t know how to act 😂 enjoy getting it stripped away by NCAA when the CHEATING scandal is done being investigated. Couldn’t win by being better so they had to cheat 😂

[@sueantoine3855]

Auto insurance is the highest in the nation. No fault insurance is bad.

[@micahdubas9454]

It is quite frustrating that MI has declined like it has. I have struggled the 37 years I've lived here and i really don't want to move. But if drastic and positive changes to the government and economy doesn't happen soon, i might have to consider moving.

[@jasonharris9990]

Leaving because of Winter? haven't had a bad winter in years, haven't been able to do winter activities much.

[@pbpunisher99]

For me it's not so much the cold. It's the perma cloud from October till May and literally two and a half months of summer.

[@Mr44magnum0706]

Yeah I’m an hour and half north of Detroit. Last few years I felt jipped with winter, still enough to ski a few times but still wish it was linger

[@stevektx]

We left 11 years ago and moved to Texas. Best decision we made. Top reason why: Economy. Democrat State. Car Rusts In Two Years. Shovel Snow Before Going to Work.

[@TRULIVINGMICHIGAN]

👍

[@sheneedsme]

Cars rust in 2 years. Total BS. Our economy is booming and we can’t find enough employees. You can have that 110 degree heat. No thanks. Well time to get back on the boat for another beautiful summer day. As a bonus congrats to the defending National Champion Michigan Wolverines!

[@JamesMack-nd7xo]

@@sheneedsme My daughters are in school here in Michigan. Great experience the economy isn’t bad and the homes are priced right!

[@JamesMack-nd7xo]

Just know it being a democrat state is destroying it and will eventually be the nail in the coffin Trump 2024.

[@bruceparker9353]

Me too! Texas reminds me of the way America used to be! Normal!

[@RealTJS]

I grew up in Detroit, went to school in Detroit. I graduated from engineering school and gave it a good shot but the economy is just too up and down. I moved to Dallas and I'm very happy that I did so.

[@arizonan1]

And you're already used to the high property taxes!

[@timr31908]

The reason why people are l leaving Michigan.. it's because they're too blue

[@jameswithey8898]

Exactly 💯.... Not using someone's "proper" pronoun can catch you a misdemeanor...... Thanks Whitler!

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

@@jameswithey8898 I'm in the red area which is the majority of the state. Just a few blue counties and even then split them in half and would be redder. Don't know about this pronoun thing. Hey you then. I don't see the blue haired alphabet people around. Probably just in big cities. Outside them, they wouldn't last long.

[@jameswithey8898]

@@JNoMooreNumbers Intentionally misusing someone's preferred pronouns is a misdemeanor... Whitmer just passed it recently

[@jameswithey8898]

@@JNoMooreNumbers I am too but my office is in Walker

[@tygsv4021]

I’ve always lived in Michigan and for the first time leaving I went to Florida for a week..I always thought I’d love the weather but being there made me realize I wouldn’t want to deal with the heat all year round. I like our winters. It’s a change of atmosphere.

[@TRULIVINGMICHIGAN]

For sure! Grass always isn’t greener

[@PatentDude]

Don’t forget the 24 cities with city income taxes with an additional 1% tax for residents and 0.5% for those working in those cities. So state income tax is up to 5.25% for residents in those cities and 6.9% for those living in Detroit. That being said western and central Michigan are great areas to live in.

[@timdodd3897]

Illinois has a 10.25 sales tax

[@weloveups831]

The state is beautiful. Wouldn't give up the 4 seasons. This woke environment and a governor hell bent on giving money away to those causes and not fixing the damn roads has me questioning why I stay. Unfortunately, it appears all states are moving in the same direction. Even Florida

[@jeannovacco5136]

Vermont is for liberal retirees and urbanites from the Boston and New York metropolitan areas who like to go Leaf peeping in the Autumn and ski on the low mountains with their icy slopes. Property is expensive and usually well-maintained which gives excuses for property taxes to be higher than is often found in rural areas. There isn't much industry or commercial activity, reportedly at not even as much as in New Hampshire, and there aren't very many jobs or jobs that pay well at all... although I'm sure that Vermont has its share of telecommuters. Expensive housing, relatively high taxes, high costs, and a small job market seems to characterize the lovely state of Vermont. You might find people living there permanently who also have homes in North Carolina or Florida.

[@arizonan1]

Nailed it!👍

[@StephanieMT]

we rather move to michigan for the winter not this humid heat in southwest indiana

[@MackenzieB]

I live in southern Indiana and it was 91 degrees felt like 98 today. In Michigan it was like 75 lol. I feel you! We want to move to Michigan in a few years for the weather!

[@TRULIVINGMICHIGAN]

No brainer, make the move!

[@highlymedicated2438]

​@MackenzieB L o l who moves to michigan for the weather? Now u make me wonder why michigan is not growing faster than florida

[@MackenzieB]

@@highlymedicated2438 people who like cold weather and hate the heat! We’re a minority but we do exist. I live in southern Indiana and it is currently projected to be in the high 90s all week. I’m miserable. Living somewhere like Florida is what my nightmares are made of. I would move somewhere colder if it wasn’t so far from my family. Yesterday it felt like 98 degrees here and it was like 77 in Michigan.

[@m42037]

​@@MackenzieBThat's because you're wealthy and don't have to drive to a mall to get cardio. You can't exercise in freezing cold weather the cold restricts your arteries and you can have a heart attack. And the blowing cold air too. And dark all day. Very depressing, kills all my flowers, the birds are gone just depressing. Soon as DST ends it's time to go to Jacksonville till DST comes back in March. Yes I don't like 90° temps either AC is expensive but the winter here is too long. Only two weeks for Christmas season then warm back to 70° that's perfect

[@MBR4824]

I moved TO Michigan from Louisiana last august because of the heat. I have an autoimmune disease and the cold has allowed me to walk again and travel. Unfortunately property taxes and cost of living in metro Detroit is too much so we have to move back for a year. So sad.😞

[@Mr44magnum0706]

Yeah my parents live in metro Detroit, about 1/2 of metro is pricey and the other 1/2 is decent but harder to find one with a standard basement. I ended up moving outside metro and got a few acres.

[@Sheriff-Longmire]

After 25 years of living in Coldwater Michigan my wife and I are headed back to southeast Indiana. Under democrats Michigan is in a downward spiral.

[@michaelmelling9333]

Spent my first 18 years there and the worst thing for me was the awfulness of having so little fun in the warm months due to the humidity and the biting bugs and pricker plants. All those nasty things made camping and hiking positively horrible!😢

[@bobhirdes6725]

Pricker plants? what are you doing in pricker plants? I love Michigan!

[@Jim49446]

Michigan is really two states. Detroit and its suburbs have quality of life problems. The rest of the state, particularly West Mi., have jobs for anyone who wants to work and a great quality of life. Because of Detroit's political power, outstate Mi has had to support SE Mi for the last 30 years. The makers are required to support the takers.

[@Ted204K]

Corruption is #1 in Michigan, they will never put this on the video

[@michigangundogoutdoors9234]

Remove whitmer fm office and Michigan would build back

[@scotchancestry9103]

My parents moved to another state 15 years ago, to a state where the taxes were 75% less and insurance was 50% less, it is still the same

[@larryhall7998]

Must be the State of Confusion!!

[@briancasey4917]

I live in small town SW Michigan, lakes, rivers, Trees, love it. Truck with snowplow for winter, can go anywhere all seasons. Dont mind the whiners and complainers leaving.

[@derekk6906]

You forgot to mention the thousands of acres that are now fenced in Solar Farms replacing open fields and farmland.

[@briancasey4917]

@@derekk6906 No, I mentioned whiners and complainers

[@larryhall7998]

Don;t come back either, take your winning and elsewhere

[@arizonan1]

Enjoy those property taxes and no whining!😂

[@markst.germain9286]

heated sox and gloves

[@neilpuckett359]

You would think Michigan would slash property tax rates to attract people and business.

[@Sues007]

Ask the Gov what happened? She says no worries we have batteries here! Too bad they don't work! hahaha

[@sheneedsme]

Work great for me. Love my Tesla and my Governor.

[@arizonan1]

​@@sheneedsmethere will be weeping and gnashing of teeth

[@up-uw4op]

winter in southern michigan is very mild

[@brucebeamon5460]

I’d say YES the weather is becoming MORE MILDER in recent years and I think it’s GOING TO CONTINUE on THAT TRAJECTORY and I’m predicting PEOPLE WILL START TO RETURN ….. Especially with the oncoming WATER WARS !

[@brucebeamon5460]

Oh , And the older I get the more I AM enjoying ALL 4 SEASONS ! Winter months give me a reprieve from LAWN MAINTENANCE 😒

[@m42037]

​@@brucebeamon5460Ya right try and exercise in the freezing cold!!! You can have a heart attack below 34°f the blowing cold too, I'm not an old man I'm only 58 but it's too cold I have to go to the mall to get cardio! NOBODY says "happy winter!" Nov -feb hello Jacksonville

[@melissa5907]

Born in Hell, Michigan… (always fun to say) I tried living in Texas and Wisconsin, I’ll never leave Michigan again. Getting out of the city and moving to small town up north next year. I pray we get a better governor though! I like cooler weather, anything over 70 is too much… 60-65 is perfect for me 🥰

[@mpwmu9041]

I grew up in SW Michigan. After college in the late 90's I got a good job in the north burbs of Chicago. Then settled down and bought a house. The ever increasing taxes, regulations, fees, cost of living is suffocating. Id love to move back to Michigan. Maybe one day.

[@dennisward4855]

deamoncrap policies....

[@matthewemond2109]

I've lived in Michigan most of my life. I don't care about the weather. Other places have flooding, earthquakes, hurricanes, etc. But, I'm planning to leave the state in the next year based on the political environment. Unfortunately, the current governor and legislature are taking their cues from California politics. And, unfortunately, some things have been put in place that will keep that as the status quo. Not for me.

[@HardyHarz]

Grew up in Mi (Saginaw Bay Area), moved to Grand Rapids for college, then to LA, then Denver, and started my business in Hawaii. Because of my business, I can live anywhere and I chose to come back to Mi - first to the Detroit area to experience the rebirth of that city and now in Traverse City. For me, it’s hard to beat the bang for the buck value. The people are awesome, great sports teams, and the summer can’t be beat anywhere (the lakes are amazing). Winters do suck sometimes, but that’s what Florida is for haha.

[@cr528]

Saginaw too

[@m42037]

What sports??? The Lions haven't won anything since the Eisenhower administration 1957!! Only college football is good here. It's freezing here from Nov -feb I want to live in Florida during that time

[@m42037]

​@@cr528🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@smithdog4770]

The truth is that people rarely leave anywhere if there is a lot of economic prosperity. If you are living phat, it doesn't make a whole lot of difference where you do it, the question then becomes, why should I leave? The idea that some people in a given field leave because there are jobs elsewhere is true, but that should make ZERO difference on average. People accept jobs out of state in the industry they are trained for or experienced in because it pays better relative to the cost of living. Some will get shuffled around, but if everything else is the same the net effect is zero change. People leave their State almost exclusively (on a net basis) due to economics. Michigan is not well run, that's our problem and it's more of a Mayor problem than a State problem actually. Don't tell me it's weather, there are states with far worse weather, that are not even as close to as beautiful as Michigan, where they have added population. Go look at the list of states that added population and trust me, lots of them are not even close to being as "Nice" of a place to live. I've lived all over the country and talked to so many people, yes some will say they love their state because of XY or Z, but almost everyone who moves to a new state does so because of opportunity, for one, just leaving your family support structure behind is hard, you don't often see people leave that security based on weather that they grew up with.

[@Mindfulmaven7]

Michigan is beautiful if you are up North, especially. I’m getting ready to hit the road in the Subaru and visit some beautiful places.

[@PharSyde6ix]

I left Michigan for Florida 10years ago and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!

[@jeanhowarth1852]

I visited my nephew 3 wonderful times and absolutely loved it. Texas is beautiful and under sold. ❤ im staying in Michigan, my roots & family of course. Not for politics for sure. Weather use to be God given,not now. 😢

[@rebeccabringman7401]

I love living in Michigan. Love the four seasons. Great place. Some of the suburbs are more reasonable. Great lakes all tgrough the state. Great trees. Great people!

[@TRULIVINGMICHIGAN]

YES!!

[@tgtongue]

Yes please move! I want our prices to drop back down, less traffic, and more nature. Unfortunately, in the area I live it seems to be sucking people in from western hcl states…

[@derekk6906]

The Nature in SW Michigan is being surrounded with 8’ fences protecting the 1,000s of acres of Solar Farms. Such huge eyesores and terrible for deer and other wildlife

[@arizonan1]

Which area so I know to avoid?

[@jongabrielsen3868]

I have lived in 4 countries and 4 states in the USA and have always returned to Michigan in-between and am retiring here as well.

[@dmark6699]

I was born in Michigan left in 1959 and went back for a visit recently completely changed did not recognize southern Michigan, the farms were gone. The small towns have grown. Funny my dad worked for Ford late 30's Early 40's and I worked for Boeing.

[@jbmoney357]

I'm close to everything.15 minutes to almost all Detroit concert and sports venues. (LIons goin to the Superbowl this year!) Hour and fifteen minutes to salmon fishig. and deer hunting. Oh and my work is 25 minutes away from my house. I've been elsewhere. This is home!

[@jerryjayson67]

Where can I Salmon fish? Sounds fun

[@dangoerke51]

Lots of rivers. I know the larger rivers flowing into lake Michigan have salmon runs ​@@jerryjayson67

[@jbmoney357]

@@jerryjayson67 Lake Huron. Lexington ant Port Sanilac Harbor starting in September.

[@jerryjayson67]

@@jbmoney357 Thanks !! Nice

[@TJWinter1221]

Your next video should be on the infrastructure of Michigan. Just saw a video on how notoriously BAD the roads and highways are in Michigan compared to Ohio's. It's like night and day! It's going to take some political will to finally overcome this problem. Great video btw!👍👌

[@vacayooper4728]

I live in California, born and raised in Michigan. The roads are better in Michigan

[@danieldeanmasterfinisher4715]

No earthquakes, No Mud slides, or avalanche’s, no hurricanes or tsunamis , very few tornadoes no wildfires to speak of, no droughts, flooding not really an issue for the most part, no real dangerous animals or poisonous creatures , plenty of mosquitoes tho. Other than a few cold months you couldn’t ask for a better place to live ! I absolutely love it here in Michigan

[@Mr44magnum0706]

I’ve lived here my entire life and will probably die here too. Great Lakes, Two Peninsulas with different feels, 4 Seasons, Family is all here. We don’t have to worry about droughts, hurricanes, small earthquakes, only a few hurricanes, beautiful land and water, last few years shorter but heavy snow season enough to get your winter sports fix. We have what many states don’t have.

[@timothydevries383]

1.38% MI property taxes is fairly accurate. A $500k house is $7k per year.

[@jameswarfield4152]

I moved to Michigan in 2004 I live here. However due to the political leaning, governor and now the two houses they are trying to turn into CA As for taxes they really aren’t that bad, in fact the Texas help increase the quality of life I am a Senior and winter is not that bad Again the down side is the our government Again I am retired, Michigan is very good for Seniors when it comes to taxes The video is so wrong there are a lot of outdoor activities Great trails, finishing, cross country season

[@KanitaRutley]

Moved to Michigan after getting married in 2021 from the East Coast, and I absolutely LOVE living here.

[@troywebb7657]

Lol...I live in Indiana and I'm retiring in Michigan...I have several friends and relatives who have already done so, including two poor souls who suffered in DFW for the past thirty years...I hope this guy's message resonates and I have fewer people to share it with!🤗

[@VioletBloom]

Also, dont be so fast to say every season but winter is fine. A LOT of people lost homes to tornados this year, my famoly included. The weather is very unpredictable in every season

[@TRULIVINGMICHIGAN]

Yup, we've had tornadoes in MI however the occurrence is pretty rare.

[@VioletBloom]

@TRULIVINGMICHIGAN 16 so far this year and an average of 13 a year, tons of flooding in Kalamazoo and quite unpredictable weather as far as outdoor travel goes, and quite frankly you are pretty condescending here to someone that just lost their home to a tornado. Not a good look for a real estate agent.

[@daviddurango9562]

I left Michigan, and I'm now living in Ecuador. 😊 I love perfect weather. I'm currently renting a 3 bedroom, two bathroom apartment for $350 a month. Beat that in cold ass Michigan.

[@TRULIVINGMICHIGAN]

I’m glad you found your ideal lifestyle.

[@VioletBloom]

2 masters degrees, 20 years in business management and after 2 years of job hunting I'm still a substitute teacher for $15 an hour. I live near Kalamazoo. We are headed to Orlando in 9 months, I have far better and higher paying job offers there.....

[@jamieevancich]

Follow this logic; no term limits for politicians, Mail in voting without ID and ballot request sent out without voter requesting absentee.

[@user-ty2yb1iy2o]

@jamieevancich That is not true. I live in MI and to get an absentee ballot had to show drivers license. You must be a maga. Move to a red state if you don't like it.

[@jacquelinezibkowski5977]

My son moved from Michigan to Burlington Vermont to accept position as a Marketing Director for a ski company. Skiing, biking, swimming, boating, fall colors… never coming back to Michigan!

[@travissmith9488]

That's an awesome place! But much colder, snowier, and rainier than Southern Michigan. Just goes to show you - many people can embrace the 4 seasons!

[@williamfazekas2617]

I just retired and I built a home in Michigan. Came over from Indiana

[@jondeer5239]

Welcome

[@charlottescott1428]

As a cradle Michigander, our state is beautiful! Our government? Granholm...then Whitmer... total control in 20 & 21..

[@stevetech5150]

he is spot on with the weather. I lived there for one year and the lake effect snow storms were freaking unbelievable. i'm from Nebraska so not a stranger to cold ass wind, but that heavy wet snow is crazy. and it comes down at a rate not many other States receives thanks to that huge Lake. oh, and their politics suck balls.

[@philipsnyder1687]

Coming here from Texas. I can tell you that its the same problem in Texas. Michigan is rough going outside December through March. June through September is the rough months in Texas. Difference? In Michigan you can put on more clothes. In Texas, you cant take off enough. Happy here in Grand Rapids.

[@travissmith9488]

I was golfing last December. Also love some snow around the holidays. So, for me, it's only Jan-March when I travel more.

[@stephenharvey5932]

No. Too cold. Crazy state government

[@madhounddog04]

You forgot to mention the fact that Michigan has one of the highest car insurance rates in the US! They have pip added to every car insurance policy. Which adds around $50+ to every policy every month. Unless you can prove you have health insurance, your car insurance has to cover you and everyone that's involved in a car accident. This is because of the health companies lobbying to get this added on to every policy! So they don't have to pay for uninsured drivers!

[@travissmith9488]

False. We are so close to Canada that we needed a hybrid insurance system with all the drivers back and forth. If you ever get in an accident, you will be very happy for Michigan's auto laws.

[@madhounddog04]

@@travissmith9488 not true? It's high because of all of the uninsured drivers in Michigan today! The Democrats control everything in Lansing and know this. My sister is a insurance salesperson. And keeps up with everything in Lansing. There's so many accidents in Michigan today that have uninsured drivers, this is why our insurance rates are so high! Detroit, Saginaw, Flint, Grand Rapids all have high rates of uninsured accidents today. What you wrote is pure made lies!!!

[@leojanuszewski1019]

Here is why you should move to Michigan: we are the home of the reigning NATIONAL CHAMPION Michigan Wolverines.

[@daviddurango9562]

So what the hell does that do for me?

[@sheneedsme]

@@daviddurango9562Everything if you are an alumni or a fan! Go Blue!

[@OhioStateBuckeyefanstuckinMI]

@@sheneedsme Award for dumbest fucking comment on the planet goes to you my friend. A college football team just erases the horrendous government, high taxes, awful roads, and mass corruption. Along with above average crime rates particularly when compared to the vastly superior Buckeye State.

[@mattmatt6572]

I'm not even gonna say why and where I live in mi that's so awesome hate to see a bunch of city dwellers destroy it

[@MichiganQuadTrailsTales]

Been here all my life 59 Years. I Live Near Saginaw, so I am close to Everything I need to do. 1 hour or so away from all Drag Strips. Middle of Michigan, so I am Close to Quad Trails! I Enjoy Hunting & Fishing! I'm Not Going Anywhere Else!

[@cr528]

Saginaw here too..id rather move upnorth tho

[@jasonharris9990]

Love Michigan if we could just get rid of Whitless

[@raycox1293]

what is wrong with you people. we are all different colors and you apparently don’t understand what the democratic party is doing to you

[@mikeanderson4555]

​@@raycox1293they're talking about Gretchen whitmer not the color of anybody's skin.

[@bluegillmich]

All taxes go into the general fund, that is why the governor could not pass a roads/bridges bill several times- the police, teachers and schools ,seniors all had there hands out for a portion of the funds tax proposed..it was beyond rediculous..so we said NO. Sad for roads and bridges..

[@user-ty2yb1iy2o]

@bluegillmich What are you talking about? MI has been amazing at getting roads and bridges fixed sine Whitmer took office. She and her team of women actually get things done here. You must be a maga.

[@bluegillmich]

@@user-ty2yb1iy2o Well , i do use my brain and facts so

[@ggfinger1]

Michigan roads are horrible. It's absolutely insane. We live in Ohio, not to far from Michigan. Won't go there, the road will destroy your vehicle. Government is incompetent.

[@pxnxofficial8692]

Alot of people don't realize how BEACHY our coasts are... And how huge the Great Lakes actually are until you are there...