A nested logit approach to household mobility

This study analyzes personal and site characteristics in a model of intraMS A and interMSA mobility. Households are assumed to choose a single type of move, intraMSA or interMSA, while simultaneously choosing a central city or suburban destination. We demonstrate that a nested logit model is appropri ate on both theoretical and empirical grounds. The sample consists of intra metropolitan and intermetropolitan movers drawn from the 1990 U.S. Census P UMS. Personal characteristics drawn from the PUMS are matched to numerous s ite characteristics (climatic measures, other amenities, state and local fi scal characteristics, and other urban quality measures) drawn from a variet y of sources. Nested logit direct and cross elasticities are presented for a number of site attributes.