Dislike of the moving process itself is definitely a factor, but it's not the only reason people stay put. Here are some of the bigger reasons:

High Costs: Moving can be expensive, with rising housing costs making it difficult to find affordable options in a new location https://www.cbsnews.com/video/jobs-return-but-long-term-unemployed-still-left-behind/.

Job Security: Two-income households and a less mobile job market make people hesitate to uproot their careers for a new opportunity https://www.cbsnews.com/video/jobs-return-but-long-term-unemployed-still-left-behind/.

Roots and Community: People build connections in their communities over time. Family, friends, and familiarity can be strong deterrents to leaving https://www.forbes.com/sites/karstenstrauss/2018/01/10/the-u-s-states-people-are-fleeing-and-the-ones-they-are-moving-to/.

That being said, there has also been a recent increase in people relocating, so it's not all bad news!

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