Rising Costs Drive Friends Away from Denver, Author Shares Personal Account

I moved from Michigan to Denver and built a thriving community of friends. But then many of them left due to rising costs.

The author moved to Denver from Michigan. Courtesy of Mary Beth Skylis I moved from Michigan to Denver because of the hiking trails. I quickly met a great group of friends and built a strong community. But as the cost of living rises in Denver, my friends continue to move away. Two things prompted my move from Michigan to Colorado in 2017: the mountains and a tight-knit group of friends that loved the outdoors as much as I did. As a 20-something hiker who couldn't get enough trail time, my ...