1. Wyoming
Wyoming is home to famous national parks like Yellowstone and Grand Teton, as well as a lot of hot springs and wildlife. The cost of living is very low and the crime is minimal. Apartments run for close to the national average, but residents can find savings on entertainment and car maintenance. “According to the latest tax burden ranking, residents of Wyoming paid the lowest percentage of income tax at just 6.9 percent, edging out Alaska at 7 percent.”