I could offer advice on your move but you don't need to read me giving loads of advice you don't need. If I were moving to the East coast I would choose North Carolina due to cost of living, weather, schools, nice people and neighborhoods. At first the friendliness of the people might seem too much but you would get used to it. This state allows you to live in a nice neighborhood close to a big city with many ethnicities due to its many Universities/ Research Centers without breaking the bank. You can drive to the ocean and the mountains for a weekend trip from Charlotte. Look at websites to compare "cost of living". Avoid New York, Washington DC, Boston- too expensive and really hectic for family life due to commute times etc.
