North Idaho is a good place to move to. So is Eastern Oregon, both good energy and living "outside of time" so to speak. I live in Spokane, Washington but I occasionally visit both Oregon and Idaho and never regret it. Cost of living for most of the Northwest (except for the ultra liberal high rolling coast) is lower (so far).
I have always wanted to get to the Pacific Northwest, im sure i would love it. It would probably be just to visit as it is too far from family, which is most important in my life. Ive been to western Montana and was instantly in love. I might have stayed there back then if i wasn't in the Marine Corps at the time. My family isnt leaving Fl so im thinking i wanna be in the Appalachians in either N. GA or the Smokies in TN. I appreciate your perspective and support, thank you jb