@DrWendyRocks We moved five times when the kids were little. They've turned out fine, and our lives are better for our moves. In most cases we were 2000 miles from our parents. Take care and best of luck with your move!
@LifeAfterMyPhD I think what surprised me is that when looking for a professor job, there is a pecking order, and people who go to higher status universities get jobs at lower status universities, so regardless of the quality, it's useful to go to a high status place.