I think most people have very different criteria for what would make them live in a place for half their lives, especially people who can afford to live anywher

I think most people have very different criteria for what would make them live in a place for half their lives, especially people who can afford to live anywhere. Nature and weather are not unimportant, but far from the topmost criteria for a lot of people. Having family, friends, community, and other relations is often much more important. As is having the ability to do what one loves. In many cases, all those things are missing. I bet after a month or two in sd or wy, most people are ready to leave and never come back. Plus they compete with other non income tax states like Washington, Florida, and Texas that have a lot more to offer.