Maybe Indianapolis? http://www.indygov.org/home.htm

Little sleeper towns like West Layfayette? http://www.apartmentguide.com/apartm...st-Layfayette/

It's home to Purdue University. COllege towns are supposed to be the in place to live. Nice transportation, some cold but nothing like the north or typical midwest. Often mild and inexpensive to live. Great transportation and not far from an airport. There is bus service from the college area to the airport and beyond.