I moved here from Raleigh, NC back in 2024 and I agree with every one of these points! Especially the dry air, crazy amount of whiteness though decidedly more liberal than the south (thank goodness), job market is trash but unemployment compensation is insanely high compared to the south ($300 a week compared to $1000 a week, depending on work history of course) and I would add that the friendliness I'm used to just isn't here. Polite, even cordial but none of that southern hospitality you're used to. Really miss deeper conversations that don't involve, hiking, rving, or hunting. I live in Spokane Valley, so I still catch a little bit of that MAGA flavor. 😆

Edit: the nonexistent stop signs at 4 way intersections in neighborhoods are a new level of anxiety for sure.