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2. West Virginia

If you've ever wanted to sing "Country Roads" and then actually drive home to West Virginia, then now might be your chance. The cost of living here is 17% lower than the national average. The state is also filled to the brim with plenty of natural areas and quaint mountain towns. Unfortunately, incomes tend to be on the lower side of the scale here, and unemployment has been a problem in recent years.

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Also, healthcare isn't the greatest, and depending on the source, the state often ranks at or near the bottom of the list. The state's population is around 1.8 million, with 372,600 seniors and a 6% sales tax.