My wife and I are considering relocation. We've stagnated in a small town and are looking at areas with more options. Would like to be closer to family with more professional options and away from small town bullshit. Where we live currently is amazing as far as lifestyle, but the schools, work environment, and small town cliques are getting to be too much to tolerate.

We would be moving closer to family, closer to professional options, and better opportunities for our kids but would take a major hit in terms of lifestyle.

Thoughts?