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15. Texas

Texas is another state that has seen tons of people move in from out of state in recent years. Luckily, it's also a large state filled with plenty of different cities and more rural areas. The cost of living is 10% lower than the national average, and the sales tax is 6.25%, but the state, in general, is known for its low tax rates. Around 30 million people live in Texas, with 3.9 million being 65 or older.

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Texas ranks pretty high on our list because there are so many things for everyone. The state has a large coastline and different cities that all have a unique identity and aspects of both the South and Southwest.