Same here. Let me know your criteria and your decision.
I’m thinking
North Carolina
Missouri
Northwest Arkansas
Georgia mountains
Alabama-Missisippi deep south
Texas
Florida
Georgia is out for me because of the election stunt in 2020 and because Stacy Abrams is running the joint.
North Carolina is out because of a Rat Governor. I won't live in a state with one again.
Texas is becoming iffy because of what is going on there with the border but I'm watching closely to see how the situation is handled.
I would like to be able to make my move before the grandkids' new school year starts but it might take a few more months. In the meantime all the house projects will be finished and another election will be under our belts. Then we can see if any other states go Commie.
Good luck and let me know where you land.
Parts of N.C.& GA are as liberal as CA. and FLA is expensive. Other than that it’s a pretty good list. I’ve lived in most of them.