Lived in Utah County all my life (with the exception for an internship in NYC) and but never considered moving out there. Things are starting to become more and more promising out there.
-In the works is a Costco, Temple, and IHC facility (potentially a full-blown hospital).
-Already have a Walmart, Smiths, Vasa Gym, and golf course
Yes, driving on pioneer sucks but seem like Saratoga might be an awesome place to live in the near future.