michigan pros: best lakes in the country, hardwood forests. mild, comfortable summers, low population in the north, low crime in the north, beautiful falls, inexpensive housing.
cons: tourist trade, long winters, cold winters, short on cultural activities.
texas pros: rodeos, music, reasonable housing prices, no salt damage to vehicles. canton! BBQ!
cons: spanish is practically first language.
also...if we’re talking about the best place to hunker down during a doomsday scenerio its got to be northern michigan. the worlds largest supply of fresh water. creeks and lakes everywhere...fertile farm land...plenty of hardwoods for firewood and plenty of wild life and fish for food also apples, cherry, peaches abound. Plus the whole place is secure from three sides.
Kid Rock filmed his Born Free video here at home in Michigan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu3rsha1ZtI