If you had to choose to relocate to another state (or if you're not from the U.S.you can pick to relocate to a state) where would you like to locate and why?
To start with, I've been looking at Minnesota. Some of the reasons include the sparse population, cold climate, and outdoor enthusiasm. Also bike trails.
Seems like a pretty ideal place. Though obviously this is just for fun.
I lived in Minnesota, Twin Cities to be exact for 25 years before wife made me move South to Texas, Houston. My reflections are that Texas is not as good as it used to be. Minnesota, if you are not used to the cold winter, you'd have some adjustment. However if you are into outdoor winter sports, no problem. Minneapolis/St Paul is the perfect sized metropolitan area imo, last time I checked a couple of million people. Big enough for cultural and professional sports, but not suffocatingly large, like Houston.
If you compare Texas (no state income tax) and Minnesota (state income tax) you can see a direct result of income tax paid as far as parks, infrastructure, and social services, such as child food and medical programs.
As far as the OP question, I really don't have an answer. If I had a choice of a place to live based on climate, it would be California, but California has problems, too many people and high taxes. With a free choice, I'd consider the following states for residence: Tennessee, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Colorado, Southern Virginia, Washington State, with kids grown up and not worrying about schools, leaning towards States without state income tax.
