not meet the criteria. I'm transitioning out of the military and we have solid savings but we're hoping to live a life with minimal expenses and avoid lifestyle creep.

-Can find a nice 3000 sq foot home under $500K
-Good schools nearby
-Family friendly area
-Solid recreation/sports options for kids
-Mild winters
-Close to airport
-Solid job prospects
-Minimal traffic
-Reasonable tax burden

Any ideas? Both my family and my wife's family are in Utah, so we're hoping to be within striking distance of home for holidays. I've been thinking it would be great if one of us can get flight perks through working for an airline. How difficult is it to find jobs with those perks? Is it generally easier if you live in a town with a smaller airport? Do you need to work for one of the major airlines?