NC (or SC), just do your research....left NY State with no regrets, and don't miss the weather, attitudes, traffic, taxes, housing, utilities, taxes, taxes (did I mention taxes?!) Our property tax in NC per year is what we paid PER MONTH in NYS (on the same size home, same great neighborhood, etc.)....added plus, your vote counts here, unlike NYS (regardless of which side of the aisle you sit). Great sailing areas, leave your snow shovel/blower behind and keep your boat in the slip 365...and still enjoy the 4 seasons here, in the mountains, on the beaches, on the golf course, or on the water...or all the above within eze driving distance!
(yes, we have hurricanes, don't move into a flood zone, and pay your reasonable wind/hail insurance.)