Don't mean to do that, but I do feel lucky to have lived my life in the West - first CA, then AZ, now NM.
If it weren't for the out-of-control crime and car theft, ABQ would be near the top of the best places to live. I still like it though. Many, many sunny days.
Almost moved to the arctic regions on Minnesota and environs but thankfully, NM had reciprocity so I could be licensed to practice law here.
I’ve also heard from people who have lived in Ca. and Florida say the West is the best place to live for warmer weather areas....and once there they love it.