Michigan
Retiree Population: 1.9 million are 65 or older
Cost of Living Percentage: 12% lower than the national average
Sales Tax: 6%
Michigan shines due to its affordability, with living costs 12% below the national average and low taxes—though change may loom. It offers iconic cities and wilderness, providing a well-rounded lifestyle.

Bordering the Great Lakes, Michigan offers abundant water activities. Home to 10.3 million people, with 1.9 million seniors, it maintains a 6% sales tax, making it an attractive place to live.