I know quite a few people who moved from So CA to Nashville due to a Megacorp relocation. Most of them love the change. The reasons cited are:
- Four seasons climate - not sure where you are in MS, but may not have that now
- Prettier scenery; i.e., mountains/hills
- Slower pace of life
- Friendly people
- Lower CoL than CA, although higher than MS
On the downside, it’s not very close to an ocean if that has any importance. Weather (heat, humidity, rain, bugs) isn’t as nice, but probably better than MS. And some prefer the culture in So CA, but you’ve already adapted to MS so no issue for you.
- Four seasons climate - not sure where you are in MS, but may not have that now
- Prettier scenery; i.e., mountains/hills
- Slower pace of life
- Friendly people
- Lower CoL than CA, although higher than MS
On the downside, it’s not very close to an ocean if that has any importance. Weather (heat, humidity, rain, bugs) isn’t as nice, but probably better than MS. And some prefer the culture in So CA, but you’ve already adapted to MS so no issue for you.