Baby boomers are skipping Florida for the Carolinas in retirement—and cheaper homes are only part of the reason

Florida has long been the obvious destination for retirees chasing warm weather, ocean views, and zero state income tax. But a new report from U-Haul suggests the Sunshine State is no longer the top pick for baby boomers moving across state lines. Instead, they’re heading to the Carolinas. In July, U-Haul released its 2026 Midyear Migration Trends National Report, which ranks where each generation is moving based on every state’s net gain of one-way U-Haul…