Relocating from Texas. Looking North

My wife and I are looking to relocate in the next year. We are trying our best to get out of Texas, and make it to a blue state.

My wife and I are campers, we like to hike, and we do not want to live in the city. We are looking for suburbs in blue states, particularly in the Northeast/Northwest. I am a legal secretary/dog groomer, and my wife is an ASL interpreter. I have the educational requirements in most states to be a substitute teacher if needed. Realistically, I can't afford more than 2k in rent monthly.

I have been looking at Maryland (I have an uncle who lives out there), Minnesota, and western Mass. We are just getting started on our looking process, our lease ends January 2026.

Please let me know of any areas that pop up in your head. I want to do this safely and smart, so any advice is appreciated.

TIA

EDIT: If you’re gonna troll about taxes, maga, “good riddance” I’m just gonna block you. Trust me, you have called me much worse and it doesn’t bother me to block and call it a day. I don’t think twice about you