Key facts
- A family of five moved from a 2,000 sq ft Texas home to a 1,000 sq ft Brooklyn apartment.
- The family's rent tripled after moving to the Brooklyn apartment.
- The children in the Brooklyn family share a bedroom.
- A family of four sold their $400,000 home.
- The family of four adopted full-time RV living.
- A former New York City resident returned to the city.
- The former NYC resident lived on the Connecticut coast for less than two years.
- The former NYC resident cited a desire to be back in NYC as their reason for returning.
A family of five has found increased happiness and a simplified lifestyle after downsizing from a 2,000 square foot home in Texas to a 1,000 square foot apartment in Brooklyn, New York. This significant reduction in living space, which also tripled their monthly rent, has led to the children sharing a bedroom. Despite these adjustments, the family reports a positive outcome from their decision to embrace a smaller living environment.