I would recommend looking at Tennessee. Nashville is a nice mid-sized city (1M) that is consistently rated as one of the most liveable cities in America. It has good schools, good business opportunities (several auto manufacturers, hospitals, publishing, academics), a good music scene (obviously) and nightlife, and NO INCOME TAX (thanks to a very vigilant and vocal populace).
Am I wrong, but it would seem very weird to live among people that sent Algore to represent them in Washington.