Utah compared to Colorado

I feel like this would have been a common question 10 years ago lol, but here we are.

I’m a remote worker interested in both states. Definitely not looking to make a decision right now, but I’d like to gather some comparisons to keep an eye out for while visiting and to dig into deeper when researching.

I’d like to find comparisons at the state level, then for the SLC metro vs Front Range.

State comparisons:

Government: Amenities (like paid parental leave), taxes, dumb stuff, positive/negative outlook

Level of religious influence (safe to assume Mormons have plenty of influence lol)

Fire frequency/severity

Fun/strange things to find

SLC metro (Ogden to north of Lehi) vs Front Range:

Food: cuisine diversity, availability of good local places vs chains, ease of finding quality, green chile presence

Dog park quality/availability

Healthcare: Quality, availability, life for nurses

Childcare

Rentals: Cost vs quality of homes, renter protections

Congestion: Traffic, trail crowdedness, does it feel stressful/frustrating to get around

Bikes: Availability of paved bike trails

Vibes: Friendliness, feeling safe, do people seem happy or apathetic

Weather: Season comparison, impact of the inversion, snow frequency, weird/neat weather events

Weird things/quirks