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6. Kentucky

Kentucky boasts one of the lowest costs of living in the U.S. at 14% below average. If you've ever been there or seen pictures, then you also know that it's filled with quite small towns and amazing nature. However, it also has high healthcare costs, and incomes tend to be pretty low on average. Still, there are plenty of reasons to choose Kentucky if you're looking for a place to retire.

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Sales tax in the state is 6%, and the population sits at around 4.5 million, with 796,650 aged 65 or older. Oh, and we should note that while there aren't any large cities in Kentucky, the cities that are there are pretty vibrant.