20. Illinois
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Illinois offers seasonal adventures year-round. There are magnificent state parks, miles of hiking and biking trails and rivers to explore. The suburbs are surrounded by farmland, which means plentiful farmers’ markets with organic produce in the summer and fall. The big attraction is the windy city . . . Chicago. With towering skyscrapers, music festivals, ethnic restaurants and access to Lake Michigan Chicago is a lively place to be. The downside is the states tax base.
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Although senior citizens receive an annual rebate, the property taxes are hefty and can significantly drain retirement funds. Shoppers won’t be happy paying an 8.19% sales tax at the register.
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