* Average temperature: 75°F
* Cost of living: 20% below the national average
* Major cities: Miami, Tampa, Orlando
Texas
* Average temperature: 78°F
* Cost of living: 15% below the national average
* Major cities: Houston, Dallas, Austin
Arizona
* Average temperature: 77°F
* Cost of living: 10% below the national average
* Major cities: Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa
Nevada
* Average temperature: 75°F
* Cost of living: 5% below the national average
* Major cities: Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson
California
* Average temperature: 72°F
* Cost of living: 25% above the national average
* Major cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco
