I don't want to go into a lot of details right now, but for awhile I had been considering moving to another state. Hadn't brought it up to my husband until the other night. He was actually open to the idea. I know there are a lot of things to consider, and before we actually seriously start looking into anything, we need to at least start with a pro/con list of staying here vs. moving. In the mean time, I want to get an idea of what else is out there. I have friends and family in other states, but I want to get wider input too.

So where do you live, have you lived, and what are the pros and cons of living there? Any place you absolutely LOVE, and why? Any place you absolutely HATE, and why?
Tell me anything and everything about it you desire: climate, landscapes, job market, housing marking, cost of living, attractions, activities, politics, religion. This isn't a debate about what is or isn't better, because that is all in the eye of the beholder. I just want to know what else is out there. I was born and raised in California, and while I've vacationed in other states (and even out of the country), I've only ever lived here. So my experiences are very very limited.