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50. Hawaii

When many think of paradise in the U.S., Hawaii is the first state that comes to mind. It has nearly everything one might want if they were looking to retire next to the ocean. So, it's perfect, right? Well, not so fast. Hawaii actually ranks last on our list. Firstly, the state is incredibly expensive, and the cost of living is around 87% more than the national average back on the mainland.

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It's so bad that many Hawaiians have been priced out of living on the island. The state's population also tips the scales at around 1.4 million, with some 282,451 over the age of 65. The state also has a sales tax of around 4%.