What state should I choose to physically locate a business if I have a
choice between TX and MN?  I am talking of a hi tech software
business.  And that too mostly the customer facing functions since
development is being outsourced.
   
I realize there may not be a single answer but even knowing the
factors to consider like desirability of the place, business taxation
differebces, people's willingness to relocate to one over the other
etc. will help.

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Request for Question Clarification by cynthia-ga on 01 Feb 2005 00:18 PST

I would suggest that the cities you are considering are a huge
consideration.  What city in TX and MN?

~~Cynthia

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Clarification of Question by vkalyan-ga on 01 Feb 2005 05:45 PST

The two cities are:

Dallas, TX
Minneapolis, TX

Based on information obtained from various websites,Dallas seems to be
more people friendly due to
1)less taxes
2)pleasant climate(No snowfall/freezing etc)
3)future job growth high
4)Better High Tech economy 
5)higher per capita income
6)Better distribution of people from various backgrounds
7)less expenditure for schooling
8)Higher home appreciation value
All of the above can be understood from this weblink:

http://www.bestplaces.net/city/cccrim.aspx?Lcity=4819000&Rcity=2743000&

You need to make much more money in Minneapolis than Dallas for the
same standard of living:

http://www.homefair.com/homefair/servlet/ActionServlet?pid=200&tool=salarycalculator&previousPage=116&cid=homefair&fromState=TX&toState=MN&salary=100000&fromCity=4819000&toCity=2743000&ownrent=rent

Hope it answers your question.
-Raapi