Regional Guides

Learn about interesting facts and features of regions throughout the U.S. to decide if a cross-country move is right for you. 

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  • Regional Guide: The Non-Coastal Western U.S.

    Finding your home in the Interior Western United States.

  • Regional Guide: The West Coast

    Considering exploring the region or even making a move? Here are a few things to know.  

  • American Midwest

    Regional Guide: The American Midwest

    Known for its friendly vibe, salt-of-the-earth, no-nonsense folk and affordable cost of living, the Midwestern U.S. has much to offer. 

  • American Northeast

    Regional Guide: The American Northeast

    Where you’re covering a region as broad and varied as the American Northeast, there are bound to be distinct reasons for preferring, for example, the charm of a cozy Vermont hideaway to the laid-back lifestyle of the Jersey shore, the political epicenter of Washington, D.C. or the buzz and bustle of midtown Manhattan.  

  • Regional Guide: The American Southeast

    Finding your home in the Southeast United States? Read our Southeast regional guide to learn about most interesting facts about the region.

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    Moving to Louisville, Kentucky in 2025? What to Know First

    Learn about living costs, job market, neighborhoods and unique experiences in Bourbon City. Mayflower is here to help you explore and move to Louisville.

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    Moving to Baton Rouge, LA: Everything You Need to Know About Life in the Capital City

    Considering a move to Baton Rouge? Uncover the real-life vibe of Louisiana’s capital — costs, jobs, culture, food and what to expect day-to-day!

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    What Living in San Francisco Is Like: Beyond the Guidebooks

    From beautiful landscapes to great eats, there’s lots to love about San Francisco. Here’s what living there is really like.

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    Discover the allure — and drawbacks — of living in Boston before calling it home.

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    Small but mighty, Delaware is a state like no other. Learn all about what life there is like before taking the plunge.

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    The Truth About Calling Houston Home

    Life in Houston is so much more than the sum of its parts. See if a move to H-Town is right for you.

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