I have met a fair number of fantastic people who were/are members of the Church but I saw how many folks struggled under its influence and expectations.
The worst aspect of Utah LDS culture is the social shunning if you leave the church.
Joseph Smith threatening 'I will be killed by angel with a flaming sword, if you don't do your duty and become my 15th wife', is also 'meek'.
As an ex-mormon, (I was 100% in 2 years ago, and believed everything, I also didn't know about Polyandry, Book of Abraham, Joseph's Polygamy (was told it started w/ BY and ended at 1890's), member since I was 14 (38 now), never missed a day of Seminary, but there's so many things they tell you, that's just not true or correct.
The CESLetter.com is a major eye-opener.
Nominally, sure, just like other Christian religions. There are still plenty of big expensive houses in the Salt Lake area.