New York is the city that most Brits want to move to

"According to the newly released 2025 Relocation Index from international moving specialists 1st Move International, New York City ranks first among U.S. destinations for UK residents dreaming of a transatlantic reset. The data, which is based on Google search trends and internal relocation inquiries over the past two years, shows New York pulling in 11,460 relocation-related searches from Brits (more than double its nearest rival) and earning a perfect relocation interest score of 10 out of 10."

"For many Brits, New York offers familiarity without feeling tame: the shared language helps, but the scale, pace and cultural density are unmistakably American. The combo of finance and fashion, Broadway and Brooklyn, corner bodegas and Michelin stars (often all on the same block), isn't dissimilar to London. Plus, career opportunity remains a major draw, particularly in media, finance, tech and the creative industries."

"The rest of the top 10 paints a clear picture of British priorities. Sun-soaked, lifestyle-driven cities like Miami (#5) and Los Angeles score high, while heavyweight urban centers such as Chicago (#6) and Boston (#7) continue to appeal thanks to jobs, universities and global clout. Texas also makes a strong showing, with Austin and Houston both ranking in the top eight, reflecting sustained interest in lower taxes and fast-growing job markets."

Data from the 2025 Relocation Index by international moving specialists 1st Move International ranks New York City as the top U.S. destination for UK residents, with 11,460 relocation-related searches and a perfect interest score of 10. Los Angeles follows with 4,490 searches and a 9.81 score, while Austin ranks third. New York’s appeal combines shared language with distinct American scale, cultural density, and strong career opportunities in media, finance, tech and creative industries. Lifestyle-driven cities like Miami and Los Angeles, major urban centers such as Chicago and Boston, and growing Texas markets also feature prominently in British relocation interest.

Read at Time Out New York