In the Catalan region of Spain, healthcare is miles ahead of the UK, Education is excellent, Roads? well if they see an obstacle the build a bridge using standardised supports or build a tunnel again using standard components. Public transport is unbelievably cheap, accessible and reliable, refuse collections are every day (for health reasons) including Saturday, Supermarkets are closed on Sundays, Sunday is a family day where generations gather every week which has held the fabric of family and community values together.
Taxation? Around 11%.
They also get more sunshine.
And a decent football team (Espanyol :( )