Asking about Indianapolis, I grew up there but moved away a long time ago.  I did see a post on yahoo about it from someone who grew up there, went to college and law school and then returned.  Check out Indy from this post: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071008075422AAWEVPY.  I also saw that on Money Magazine, Indy was voted one of the 10 Best Places To LIVE. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2007/snapshots/PL1836003.html  This site offers an overview of where to live and work: http://www.rent.com/rentals/indiana/indianapolis-and-vicinity/indianapolis/.  Also, for a great view of the city look at these webshots: http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/57235305IcZwvr.  The residents of Indianapolis have done a great job in revitalizing this great city in the last ten years.  You might want to call the Chamber of Commerce to ask about what each surrounding community has to offer and any other information that might help you with making this transition.  Also, if you Goggle search for information about Indy, you should find out about it, from many different view points.