Low to nonexistent state income tax
Balanced state legislature between the two parties
Strong consumer and renter protection laws
Aggressively pro-competition legislative agenda from governor
Rate of construction of new low to moderate profit margin housing that just slightly outpaces population growth
Availability of high speed internet, preferably fiber, but cable with 1gbps down mandatory
Low crime, but without a draconian/malicious prosecutorial system and culture
Large percentage of population with higher education
And finally what matters most of all (drumroll please)…
Really great Mexican food!
Criteria: plural of criterion.