Which of the following is not an example of a push factor that could encourage migration away from a place? a. the low cost of living in the southwestern united states b. the high unemployment rate in michigan due to the struggling auto industry c. the high cost of living in long island, ny d. the lack of affordable housing in the northeastern united states

The correct answer is - A. The low cost of living in the southwestern United States.

The low cost of living in the southwestern part of the United States is not a push factor to move away from the region, but on contrary, it can be a push factor for the people to move in in this part of the country. If someone has a nice job, or even an averagely payed job, and lives in this part of the United States, than the person will have a better life and can afford more things because the standard of living is relatively low in comparison to the other parts of the country.