Cali, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New England

the snow in Colorado is VASTLY superior to Utah. So knock that one off your list.

Im struggling to understand why on earth you would include New England on this list but back to the point.... I've only skied wyoming of the few places you've named and that was at jackson hole. One of my best skiing expierences ever. Super huge resort with alot of vert and deep light snow on some of the most diverse awsome terrain ever. I dont see how you could really go wrong with colorado or utah but im sure there are some cons to them. Another place I would suggest is British Columbia up in Canada if thats an option. You got Vancouver as a major city which is close to whistler and a bunch of smaller resorts around town. If your not into being in a major city then revelstoke is a huge mountain with alot of terrain that could be alot of fun.

I would seriously recommend hitting up lake tahoe.  I live in utah and i'm debating moving to tahoe after college. If you're going to be a lot into the park scene I suggest spring skiing in Squaw.  Such a dope experience, they have a big pool and bar by the park it's always a party up there.  Good luck in the next few years.

wyoming is the place to be if you want limited tourism but constant outdoor activity. winters are bitchin, and the skiing is really nice, and the rest of hte season is prime for hiking, mtb, rock climbing, if thats what youre into. cali is cool but, like colorado, is filled with people from new york and new jersey. rich pricks. new england is expensive, worse skiing, and even more people from NYC and jersey. as a trueblood nutmegger (connecticut) i can tell you that the only way to stay entertained is to smoke a lot of reefer.

Look into Bozeman. Snow quality/quantity is comparable to other places north and south, a decent town and lots cheaper than some of the other places you're considering.

im moving to colorado in 2 years...nuff said