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The economic pressures of living in a high-cost city like Shanghai have led to a worrying trend: population decline. Estimates suggest the city has lost 2 to 3 million residents over the past two years, with many local residents seeking more affordable living conditions elsewhere. The alarming rate of migration out of Shanghai indicates that not only are property values shrinking, but the city itself may be becoming less desirable as a place to live.