Interestingly is that those states (not all) also rank amongst the lowest for things likeIf you want to move out of "Taxes" there aren't many states with a total tax burden lighter than Texas, which is 40/50 for total tax burden.
Here are your options for ones with lower tax burdens.
41 Idaho 7.54%
42 Oklahoma 7.01%
43 North Dakota 6.61%
44 Delaware 6.52%
45 Florida 6.49%
46 South Dakota 6.46%
47 Tennessee 6.38%
48 New Hampshire 5.94%
49 Wyoming 5.79%
50 Alaska 4.93%
Utah is 14th for overall state tax burden, but yes, stay away from those beautiful mountains, amazing national parks, and the friendly and kind people there (I don't live there but do visit occasionally).
- healthcare
- education
- infant mortality
- Life expectancy
…and so on.