Learn about taxes before you go and keep in mind that kentucky voted in liberal democrat as governor. We moved to tennessee from Pennsylvania a couple years ago. Our overall tax burden dropped by about 80%. Property tax declined the most dropping from 3600 per year to 600 per year. Sales tax is higher here but not by much. When combined with fuel tax and utility costs we reduced our cost of living substantially.
Thanks for the advice. I’ve been relying on this article for retirement tax advice,
https://www.kiplinger.com/kiplinger-tools/retirement/t055-s001-state-by-state-guide-to-taxes-on-retirees/index.php
I made up a spreadsheet of many states for our particular balance of incomes and home prices.
For us and a 300K home, the lowest tax load 1-5 was WY, NV, KY, ID and TN. The difference between these wasn’t large. If I was still working it would be different I’m sure.
I want warmer, but I still want seasons, more conservative and friendly (MN Nice used to be real).
I’ve been hoping the KY governor is a temporary anomaly, but I suppose the larger cities dominate the state politics there too.