We have been trying to relocate from OC California to the east coast (primarily CT) for the last few years. We have family in CT and NJ and basically just love the area. And yes, we know it is different, cold, humid, expensive, etc., etc.
This summer my husband was offered a job in Austin, Tx. We moved here in July, and while it is a great place, we still want to move east, closer to NYC. My husband's job is not what he expected so he is on the lookout again for another opportunity. He is looking in Austin but also in the east. My question is where on the east coast (CT and south) should we look?
We love CT but jobs are few and col is high. It's probably not much different than So. CA but now that we are in Austin we realize how nice it is not to always be so tight. We have one daughter on her own in LA, two kids in college (one in San Fran and one in CT) and a freshman in high school. My son knows that we might be moving again after this first year and is fine with that as long as it's the east coast or back home.
My husband right now is selling for a gold company dealing with commodities and precious metals. He has been in the mortgage industry and sales his whole life. I am wondering where there is opportunity, if any, on the east coast, not more than a 2 hour drive to NYC. I have researched CT extensively so don't need any info. on that area. I know NJ is way too expensive all around. Are there any places that have a little lower COL and yet still have that east coast feeling of history, traditional architecture, and where we won't be too rural. I'm thinking PA, but not sure if I am overlooking a hidden gem, or another area where there are good schools, amenities and jobs.
Any suggestions?
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