4. Idaho

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Not only does Idaho have the lowest cost of living among the top 10 states on Bankrate's list, it also has the lowest crime rate.

Related: My life as an expat retiree

Residents do pay higher taxes here than in other Mountain states, but the tax burden remains below the national average.

First published March 23, 2015: 12:10 PM ET

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