Once you learn the language this is a great place to be. No income tax, property tax is low, very gun friendly and I wanted 4 seasons with no extremes, and got that.
Once you turn 65 medicare is the same in any state. Get a supplement you will be OK until 0Care screws it up, which will be in every state.
Keep loookin if ya want, but don't rule out East TN.
We have thought of Tennessee but not sure. No to California, even though we would both love to go back. The Carolinas look interesting. Cannot go somewhere too hot, though. So hard to plan a big move but, this winter has certainly encouraged us.
Has to be gun-friendly, have a VA hospital within a reasonable distance or other good medical facilities, decent weather and affordable. lol Not asking for much, are we?