<p>According to the International Organization for Migration, in 2021 Romania ranked among the top 20 countries worldwide with the highest emigration rates. This concerning trend contributes to labor shortages that impede Romania’s long-term economic growth. Addressing this challenge requires a deep understanding of the reasons behind individuals’ intentions to leave their city of residence, particularly their emigration intentions. This study examines the relationship between life satisfaction and migration intentions in urban Romania, using a range of individual and regional correlates while distinctly addressing intentions to migrate domestically versus internationally. The findings indicate that low levels of life satisfaction influence only emigration intentions, whereas internal migration intentions are primarily driven by specific financial and personal characteristics. Moreover, regional economic development plays a limited role in explaining urban migration intentions. Various models and specifications were employed to ensure the robustness of the empirical results.</p>