Moving

You are going to have problems anywhere you live. I know living in the south isn't fun. I am sure you won't like Alabama. However, you do need to be objective. What you should do is look at the economy in both areas. Can both of you find good jobs in the area? Which area has a lower crime rate? How is the housing market? If you have kids, how are the schools? How much will it cost to move, can you afford it? For us, moving usually is focused on better jobs and better schools.

You have to learn to be happy wherever you are at. What is it about MS that you do not like? Are you having bad luck or just don't like the area? If its because of personal problems, they tend to follow you. Also, what does he not like about colorado? being near your parents? or are there other reasons. It is going to be a big cost of living jump going there, that is for sure. I would go to Alabama for a vacation and explore areas without the sister. Figure out if there are opportunities there for you and if you like it whether the sister was there or not. You have to think about what exactly you need from a new location that has nothing to do with family. Closer to a particular industry? weather? and evaluate the places independently. One of those locations may work or may not. Also, to solve the "whose family do we live near" issue - what about moving near an airport "hub" - sometimes its real cheap to visit them. For example, northwest airlines has a main hub in Memphis and you could probably fly more frequently and cheaply to visit your parents, and it would be a few hours to drive to see the sister. I am not saying move to Memphis, but you get the idea. you guys have to be happy. sometimes moving back near family can put you in the midst of family dramas, too