well I'm young enough that the job is more important than where I live...
Ah! They all say that until they've lived there. I've been there for 37 years and I've seen so many colleagues change their priorities, having been most critical of those who have already done it. I have been lucky to have a reasonable career in the area except, for the last decade, I have had to drive about 60 miles to work.
Still, if you fancy some boring C172 flying while you're "stuck" there. let me know.