I moved from Southern California to Michigan so I could afford to buy a home. Living here changed me in surprising ways.

Source: Business Insider

captionTKKristi ValentiniI grew up in Orange County and never considered living in any other state besides California. After getting married, though, we couldn't afford the kind of house we wanted — so we moved. At first, living in Michigan was a culture shock, but being here has made me a better person.