'Oh the places you'll go': Greenville and Spartanburg among the top moving destinations

Alexis Hamilton, Greenville News
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According to a report from PODS, a moving and storage company, the Greenville-Spartanburg area ranks as one of the top moving destinations in the nation.

Though some may say it's because of southern hospitality, there are a few standout reasons for potential residents wanting to relocate to the Upstate.

The Greenville-Spartanburg area has a significantly lower cost of living compared to other cities on the list including Nashville, Tennessee and Atlanta, Georgia. It is home to many state parks such as Paris Mountain in Greenville and Croft State Park in Spartanburg.

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The number one moving destination is Sarasota. Finding a place in the top 15 cities for the second year in a row, the area ranked 11 in 2021 and 14 in 2022.

Falls Park in downtown Greenville, South Carolina
Falls Park in downtown Greenville, South Carolina

The top 15 cities include:

  • Sarasota, FL

  • Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

  • Nashville, TN

  • Tampa Bay, FL

  • Ocala, FL

  • Myrtle Beach, SC/Wilmington, NC

  • Knoxville, TN

  • Atlanta, GA

  • Orlando, FL

  • Phoenix, AZ

  • Jacksonville, FL

  • Houston, TX

  • San Antonio, TX

  • Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

  • Melbourne, FL

Alexis Hamilton is a Beaufort, SC native covering higher education in the Upstate. Reach her at 727-514-5734 or ahamilton@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Looking to move? Greenville, Spartanburg among top destinations