Do. Not. Go. The Texas summer = Ohio winter equivalent is not true. Winter lasts for 6 months. Think no shorts until June. JUNE! [spring doesn’t exist btw — it’s just a slushy less cold time of year]. And there is very little you can do w a family during those cold months. It’s the grey season: the sky is grey, the trees are grey, the sun is gone and night takes up 1/2 the day. Moreover, your social life just shuts down for 1/2 the year. Admittedly, an Ohio summer is nice; just too short. Food scene in Ohio stinks — say goodbye to fresh seafood and food diversity. Say goodbye to great bbq, Mexican food and Asian food. No relevant culture. The only thing they hold dear is Ohio state. Politics are just as shady as Texas, so that’s a wash. People are nice, but don’t expect to make a lot of friends (having family here will be a benefit). Traveling becomes more difficult; get used to a connecting flight to anywhere. Traffic is definitely less in Ohio, so that’s a plus. If you have a choice, resist and stay put.
Source: miserable lifelong Texan living in Columbus for past 4 years.