What does it take to achieve the American Dream? For some, it means moving to Mexico City. CNBC Make It spoke to several Americans who have relocated in search of a better life. For locals, it’s complicated.

Producer, Narrator & Camera: Tasia Jensen
Managing Producer & Camera: Beatriz Bajuelos
Reporter: Celia Fernandez
Editor: Marisa Forziati
Supervising Producer: Jessica Leibowitz
Animation: Gene Kim
Senior Production Manager: Kathryn Mavrikakis
Color: Mickey Todiwala
Sound Mixer: Bill LaShell
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Executive Producer: Kamelia Angelova
Executive Editor: Jenna Goudreau
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Life Editor: Rudine Manning
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Why Americans Are Relocating To Mexico City For A Better Life