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32. Minnesota

When most people think of Minnesota, they might think of the state's harsh winters. However, it's also a state filled with opportunities to get outdoors. In fact, it ranks number one when it comes to retiree health. That might also be because it has a really good healthcare system that costs patients less than if they were in a lot of other states. Some 5.7 million people call Minnesota home, of which 950,000 are 65 or older.

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Sales tax is 6.875%, but we should mention that the state helps keep healthcare costs down through different taxes. The state has both income and Social Security taxes.