Even Utah’s vaunted love of big families has reportedly come face-to-face with the costs of childcare and a middle-class life. “Utahns tend to be more confident about the economy than the country as a whole, and that may be boosting things here.” State leaders are quick to point to Utah’s top place in the annual U.S. News and World Report state rankings. In their metrics, Utah is ranked second in the nation for economy, scoring high in subcategories like employment, growth and economic opportunity. Another marker of discontent is the rising price of everyday goods.