As Americans battle the crippling cost of living crisis, some families have considered relocating to more affordable states.

An estimated 8.2million people moved from state-to-state in 2022, according to US Census data published last year, with many citing affordability and the ability to work remotely as driving factors in their relocation decisions.

Experts have now identified the states where natives are most likely to stay forever and those where residents are eager to flee as soon as they can.

Texas natives are the likeliest to stay put, analysts at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas have revealed, followed by residents from North Carolina, Georgia, California and Utah.

But data shows that states like Wyoming, North Dakota and Alaska have the highest level of outbound migration with less than half of their native populations remaining on the state. Rhode Island and South Dakota have lost 55.2 and 54.2 per cent of their native populations, respectively.

Experts have now identified the states where natives are most likely to stay forever and those where residents are eager to flee as soon as they can

Although state-to-state migration has trended downwards over the past decade, the number of people who relocated domestically rose from 7.9 to 8.2million in 2022, data from the US Census Bureau showed.

Thirty-two states had inbound moving rates higher than 50 per cent, with Texas and Florida recording the highest migration gains that year.

Most Americans who relocated said they chose to relocate to a state where they could afford to purchase a home, even if that state had fewer employment opportunities.

Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas last year analyzed data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey to further determine which states were retaining residents and why.

According to the analysts, Texas had the largest population of native residents with 82 per cent of people born in the state choosing to stay put. 

Texas has the largest population of native residents with 82 per cent of people born in the state choosing to stay put, analysis of US Census data revealed. Pictured: An aerial view of Austin, the capital city of Texas

Wyoming has the lowest population of natives, with only 45.2 per cent remaining in the state, according to analysts. Pictured: Flaming Gorge Reservoir, the largest reservoir in Wyoming

North Carolina, Georgia, California and Utah have retained 75.5 per cent, 74.2 per cent, 73 per cent and 72.9 per cent of their native populations, respectively.

These five states have recorded above-average job growth between 2010 and 2019, and altogether have 15 metropolitan areas with populations exceeding 1million people.

Four of the aforementioned states also have below average state and local tax burdens, which analysts say appeals to residents.

On the contrary, Wyoming (45.2 per cent), North Dakota (48.6 per cent), Alaska (48.7 per cent), Rhode Island (55.2 per cent) and South Dakota (54.2 per cent) have recorded the lowest number of native populations.

These states also have the highest levels of outmigration of all residents, not just natives.

In addition to economic benefits, experts say that there are 'emotional factors' that contribute to a person's decision on whether or not to leave their home state.

'Places like Texas and North Carolina see lots of locals putting down roots long-term. I think a big part of that is the strong sense of community and pride in where they're from,' travel expert Elaine Warren told DailyMail.com.  

North Carolina has retained 75.5 per cent of its native population. Experts allege that like in Texas, residents from North Carolina have a 'strong sense of community and pride in where they're from'. Pictured: An aerial view of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina

She added: 'These states also balance jobs with traditions, family values - things that make people feel invested.'

'On the other hand, states with higher departure maybe need to focus on making the place more liveable. Sure, tough weather or fewer activities play a role, but building communities where people imagine their future is key.' 

Warren, the founder and CEO of The Family Cruise Companion, says she often sees 'similarities between trips and permanent moves'.

She claims that people tend to 'gravitate to spots that mix adventure, comfort and making memories'. 

She believes that while offering 'practical benefits', such as affordable housing, city planners and policymakers should have a 'goal' of 'building communities where people feel at home both now and long term'.