Midwest Transplantation

Alright you criminals. Ive had it with the Midwest, in so many ways but mostly I can't enjoy the winter at all. Just me and my dog and I make decent money, and work full remote. Convince me where to move to in the US so I can become a pro at the ripe age of 33.

SLC was high up but I hear the lake dries up now and is killing everyone. Denver is overpopulated and still 5hrs from the mountains. What are some less known spots, or do I just suck it up and move to Denver like everyone else?