My wife and I moved from California to the mountains of Central Arizona about 23 years ago. Living away from any large cities is definitely a pain sometimes (we

My wife and I moved from California to the mountains of Central Arizona about 23 years ago. Living away from any large cities is definitely a pain sometimes (we can get to Flagstaff or Prescott in an hour). We temporarily moved, renting out our house, for gigs at Google and Capital One, but have otherwise stayed out here because we have so many local friends. Both times we enjoyed culture and other perks of living in real cities. Living in more remote areas is less expensive and perhaps a healthier life style. When I go to places like NYC for business I probably walk an average of an hour a day, at home I probably average 1 1/2 hours a day. Anyway, it is a difficult decision for you to make because there are advantages to both options.