If you want to be able to afford any kind of a nice house and have good schools go to Houston.

If you’re a liberal move to Denver.

If you like to ski. Move to Denver.

If you like mountains. Denver.

If you want way more bang for your buck. Houston.

If you want to own a pool. Houston.

If you want no income tax. Houston. (Don’t listen to the people who say property taxes are high compared to Denver...they are, but tax deductible. State income tax isn’t)

Smoke pot? Denver.

If you are a conservative. Houston.

Big variety of flying? Houston.

Want to own acreage? Houston.

Cheaper yearly car registration? Houston.

Lower gas prices? Houston.

Hate humidity? Denver.

Want mild winters? Houston.

Want to own a boat and ski? Houston.

Better Hunting? Denver.

Cost of living? Houston.

More house appreciation. Denver.

Wide body flying. Houston.

Both places have their pros and cons. I’ve lived in both places for long times each.