This is about as worthwhile as an "I know you are but what am I?" argument.
Seriously, each state has pros and cons, and each individual is going to have his or her own opinion on the subject. There can be no "better" state. The best you can do is figure out which state is better at what, and even then there will be varying opinions.
For example, "which state is better for growing oranges?"
<Edit>If you want my personal preference, I can easily say that I wouldn't choose Texas. I lived there for a year (Arlington), and it just wasn't the state for me. The hot weather and pollution made me miserable.