It's not about the treadmill, it is about what makes you happy. Your questioning implies that you are no longer truly happy. A key question is how much wealth

It's not about the treadmill, it is about what makes you happy. Your questioning implies that you are no longer truly happy. A key question is how much wealth (home equity, savings, investments) you have created. If you have minimal wealth, then you have simply been running fast on the treadmill. Living it up. Which is fine until it no longer makes you happy. You will need some significant wealth to make a comfortable transition. Before you make a decision, look at where your net income is going. Assess what you are willing to give up and of those that you retain, how much you would be spending in a lower cost location. You need to involve your wife in such an analysis and discussions. If you are still interested, take a vacation and visit some of the places you are considering. See if you do like the environment and what it has to offer.