Population: 1,864,138
Share of population age 60+: 18%
Median monthly mortgage cost: $1,420
Median monthly rent: $1,008
Hospital: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

This musical city is best known for its association with country music. Music lovers can attend live performances at the Grand Ole Opry and visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Tennessee’s state capital city is also a college town that is home to several institutions of higher learning, including Vanderbilt University and Tennessee State University. Nashville supports several professional sports teams, including the Titans and Predators. The state of Tennessee doesn’t tax earned income, but will tax dividends and interest.

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*Statistics and pictures provided by: U.S. News & World Report