West Virginia, Baltimore, Tulsa: 7 U.S. states, cities and towns that will pay you to move there

Whether you’re making a move to escape the high costs of a big city or just wanting a fresh start in a new place — why not get paid?

There are many states, cities and towns across the United States that offer financial incentives to move there. It’s something that Evan Hock, co-founder and COO of MakeMyMove tells CNBC Make It, he wishes more people were aware of.

“For the first time, consumers are in the driver’s seat of where they live and work. They are more mobile than ever, both through remote work, and if you’re a smart person, you can pretty much get a job anywhere, and that gives people options,” he says.

“They are moving from places like California, New York, Texas and Florida to places that maybe have a better quality of life. As far as they’re concerned, they’re looking for affordability and community connection.”

The goals of most of these programs, Hock says, is to reach an audience of move-ready talent and grow their communities.