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35. Virginia

Virginia is another state steeped in history. It offers residents plenty of chances to get out into nature or, if you prefer, catch a concert in one of its small-to-medium-sized cities. Oh, and healthcare is also surprisingly cheap here, at least relatively speaking. Around 8.6 million people call Virginia home, with 1.4 million of them being 65 or older. Sales tax sits at 5.3%. However, it might not be for everyone.

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While most will find Virginia's urban areas charming, offering residents a vibrant local music scene and people both older and younger, they aren't as big and bustling as some may want. That said, Washington, D.C., isn't that far of a drive.