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30. Montana

Montana is a nature lover's paradise, boasting some of the best mountain landscapes in the U.S., as well as some of the nation's most iconic national parks. That said, it doesn't have as many large or iconic cities as some of its neighbors. If you're looking for a life in the countryside, then that might not be a dealbreaker for you. However, the state is also known for its high taxes.

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Montana is pretty sparsely populated, with only around 1 million residents, 196,000 of whom are 65 or older. It doesn't have a sales tax, but again, it does have other taxes that are pretty hefty.