Looking to move somewhere family friendly...where RNs are paid well...

I am looking to move somewhere that is family friendly with good schools and decent salary for RNs. I prefer East of the Mississippi... Any advice is welcome as we are definitely going to move away from where we are...just trying to figure out where will be the best fit for us.
Are you willing to deal with snow, or do you prefer milder winters? I am only asking because there are many states east of the Mississippi with weather and lifestyles that vary drastically.

Yes, willing to deal with snow...but definitely prefer a milder climate. As my husband puts it we need to be east of the Mississippi and south of the Mason Dixon.

Quote from CCRNforlifeYes, willing to deal with snow...but definitely prefer a milder climate. As my husband puts it we need to be east of the Mississippi and south of the Mason Dixon.

Hmmm so far what I had been finding made it sound like the Carolinas were pretty good compared to the states to the North.

Where in Texas?

For reference I am currently working in Phoenix, AZ.

Quote from CCRNforlifeWhere in Texas?

Quote from CCRNforlifeFor reference I am currently working in Phoenix, AZ.

Asheville NC. Family friendly, outdoor paradise. Pay is mid-upper 20's. Pay in all of the south and southeast sucks, which are the warm areas...what's the lowest pay you want?

The Asheville area is beautiful.

My son lived in Virginia for a while. Cost of living is fairly high, but so are the wages. He was in a nice, smaller community only an hour and a half out of Washington. Good local schools and definitely close enough to the capitol for day trips.

Greenville, SC is the most beautiful, family friendly place we've ever lived. And the pay for most jobs I worked was very competitive. As a brand new nurse 15 years ago I was making $27/hour.