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43. Rhode Island

Rhode Island packs a large punch for such a small state. For starters, it's one of the oldest states in the U.S., so there's a lot of history there. There's also a lot of coastlines, meaning there's no shortage of good seafood and picturesque towns. That said, Rhode Island's cost of living is around 22% above the national average, with a sales tax of 7%. There are 1.1 million residents, of whom only 199,100 are 65 or older.

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It's definitely low on our list, but the state still has a lot to offer if you can swing the big price tag that comes with living here.