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5. Alabama

With a cost of living that’s 13% lower than the national average, Alabama is easy on the budget for retirees. And cheap doesn’t mean you get the short end of the stick when it comes to perks. The Heart of Dixie has got a lot to offer — pleasant weather, plenty of golf courses, museums, and scenic parks like Gulf and Cheaha State Parks. Even better, Social Security benefit doesn’t get taxed, and Alabama has a meager income tax that ranges from 2% to 5%.

USA, Alabama, three generation family of cotton farmers Andy Sacks / Getty Images

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