12-07-2023, 03:57 PM
(12-07-2023, 03:22 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I've been there many times. I have never had a good experience.
I don't want to get political and offend anyone who might be reading, but political corruption is the first thing I think about when someone says Utah. I'll just leave it at that.
35 years in Dallas. 14 years in Austin. Now about a year in the SLC area.
It's definitely a unique culture. I'd say it's been its own little bubble for many generations, but now becoming more integrated with the rest of the US. Less than 50% mormon now.
Pretty high-growth, both because of immigration, as well as high birth rates. Lots of tech companies moving here. Compared to Texas, low property taxes, but a 5% state income tax tends to even things out.
Super convenient for skiiers. Get off the airplane and be on the slopes in less than an hour.
Still very right-leaning politically, but moderating somewhat, especially in SLC proper.
Protectionist policies and politics have made it slow for some outside businesses / industries to compete here, although some significant movement has happened in the past few years.