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CHICAGO – Two-thirds of those moving in the state of Illinois are outbound, and one-third are inbound, making it the #2 state where people don't want to live, the Vacation.com website is reporting Monday morning.
Only New Jersey has a slightly worse ranking between those that are leaving the state and those moving into the state.
"While some states are experiencing a phenomenon known as a 'brain drain,' meaning an exodus of highly-educated people, Illinois is actually experiencing the opposite. Tons of super smart people are deciding to start their lives in Illinois, along with thousands of people ages 18 to 34," the assessment says.
But Illinois made it to the second to worst state on this list for other reasons.
"While the chief reasons cited in this study involved jobs, retirement, and family matters, economists believe that Illinois is losing residents due to the state’s high taxes," the study showed. "Illinois has one of the highest property taxes in the country, and coupled with the state’s flat household income tax, conditions aren’t exactly inviting."
Which politician do you want to publicly thank for this pitiful distinction?
66.5% outbound. 33.5% inbound.
