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47. Alaska

When it comes to the best states to retire, Alaska is at the top of many people's lists, especially if they're looking for remote wilderness. The state boasts beautiful national parks, wildlife, and idyllic seaside towns. However, it also has a pretty high cost of living, which is 32% above the national average. This is somewhat offset by low taxes. Alaska has no sales tax. The state's population stands at 736,556.

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Around 110,000 of those residents are 65 or older. However, one of the main reasons the state ranks so low on our list is that it's just extremely cold, and conditions can get downright dangerous if you're not prepared.