Photo by Matt Turner
Illinois
The cost of living for Illinois residents is lower than the national average. Despite this fact, residents still have one of the highest tax rates in the country. Illinois holds the #5 highest spot, with an annual burden of $9,006.
This diverse Midwestern state has an interesting mixture of rural and city life. Tourists flock to Chicago for designer boutiques, sporting events, and musical shows, but there are also several small, quiet Illinois towns that focus on farming and country living. History buffs enjoy strolling through the Lincoln Home National Historic Site to learn about the well-known president’s life – and tragic death.
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