Quote Originally Posted by ozone View Post
So, here's the deal. I grew up on the west (left) coast. I have wandered about for the last 7 years in the rocky mountain region. My current job totally sucks, so I have begun looking for a new job. The type of job i do, and what satisfies me professionally is currently only available in a few places: Cape Girardeau, Missouri... Peabody, MA...annapolis, MD.....Bedford, NH. ?
Can't answer the kilt question, but;
I lived close to Annapolis MD, but that was 50 years ago. I had relatives living in Cape G. again 15-20 years since I was there last. Annapolis will be high cost of living. NH & MA (from what I hear) ditto. (And the winters are brutal!) You might also want to consider the colleges (Cape G and U of Md at Annapolis, I don't know about the others.) If your kids can live at home and go to a local University, at least for the first two years then maybe transfer, it can save a bundle! (We put 4 through with only one College prof's salary -- talk about negative cash flow!)

The climate in all four could be a factor. Mo and Md have hot, muggy summers, but the winters are relatively mild, Md more than Mo. NH is ski country. MA also has nasty winters, but the summers are, like NH pleasant.
All will have much higher humidity than you are used to.

I can only wish you the best. I have been there myself, with 4 kids (one pre-school) and an invalid wife. It isn't an easy time for you and your family. My prayers are with you.

Frank