There were a number of factors in choosing the next place;
1) metropolis for more opportunities (Houston is the 4th largest city in the US)
2) cost of living (Houston is extremely low cost, I thought the rental postings on CL were a joke they were so low.... but really the housing is that cheap )
3) weather, I hate the cold especially when cycling
4)not so far of a drive that it's going to cost more then I have (Houston is just under 1000 miles)
5) relatively flat since I'm so out of shape and will be using the bicycle for my only transportation