Who’s Moving To and From Michigan?
In the latest Census data (2022), Michigan lost about 14,458 more residents to other states than it gained — a net outflow. More people leave for Florida than arrive from anywhere else, and the largest inbound stream comes from Florida.
Top states moving into Michigan
- Florida 13,015
- Illinois 12,018
- Indiana 11,784
- Ohio 11,118
- California 10,552
Net interstate migration: -14,458 more people left than arrived (vs. the other 49 states).
Source: US Census Bureau, ACS State-to-State Migration Flows · as of 2022 · methodology
Where Michigan residents go: the biggest destinations are Florida, Ohio and Indiana. The single largest stream runs to Florida — about 23,664 people in a year. In total, roughly 153,461 residents left Michigan for another state, versus about 139,003 who moved in.
Who moves to Michigan: the largest inbound flows come from Florida, Illinois and Indiana, led by Florida with about 13,015 arrivals. These corridors tend to reflect geography, job markets, and — increasingly — the gap in taxes and cost of living between the two states.
Why people leave: Michigan's outflow fits the national pattern of residents moving from higher-cost, higher-tax states toward cheaper, lower-tax ones. With a state income tax (4.25% flat), the math of moving can be worth a meaningful raise in purchasing power — which is exactly what many of the top destinations offer.
Thinking about joining one of these moves? The honest comparison is your full tax-and-cost picture, not one line of it. A move between Michigan and Florida can change your take-home pay and monthly costs by more than people expect — worth running the numbers before you decide.
Compare Michigan with any state in the comparison tool, check your take-home pay and cost of living, or see the national picture in the states Americans are fleeing and the state rankings.
Frequently asked questions
- Are people leaving Michigan?
- On net, yes — Michigan loses more residents to other states than it gains, a net outflow of about 14,458 in 2022. The most leave for Florida.
- Which state do most people move to from Michigan?
- Florida is the top destination for people leaving Michigan, with about 23,664 moves in the latest year, followed by Ohio and Indiana.
- Which states do people move to Michigan from?
- The largest inbound flows to Michigan come from Florida, Illinois and Indiana, led by Florida with about 13,015 arrivals.