Moved from NYC to Charlotte in 2004 because we were sick and tired of paying crazy prices for a house and property taxes. Wanted better weather. Wanted to still live near a city so that we could get all the benefits of good restaurants, amenities, good schools and normal human beings. Oh, and my Hubby asks me to mention the fact that there are local, major league sports teams, too.
House in Union County. Three kids. Left our families behind (not necessarily a bad thing). Happy we made the move to Charlotte.