Americans flock to Republican-led South seeking cheaper living

Republican-led southern US states are experiencing a major internal migration boom, attracting both industrial investors and residents seeking a lower cost of living. The scale of domestic migration is the largest the US has seen in many years. However, experts warn that the rapid growth is also exposing severe underlying crises in these regions, including infrastructure and social challenges.

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