Step back in time about 50 years and find the most friendly and welcoming people. Inexpensive homes. Fantastic clear lakes everywhere. The most wonderful wildlife and the best food you can imagine.
The snow is powder but we do get subzero temps. Lots of sun however and amazing blue skies and sunsets and sunrises.
Lots of hunting and fishing. You never want to go indoors. Low humidity for spring and most of summer. Pretty dry climate.
I’ve visited N. Michigan for vacations. Very pretty area. Love the dunes. But, I don’t think I could live anywhere that has signs stating that certain roads are closed in the winter because it’s too much bother to keep them plowed.
That means LOTS OF SNOW.