Seeking advice on what state to live..would appreciate info

[sand and sea]

Thank you all for your wonderful suggestions! I would LOVE to recommended Ashville to them but I recently vacationed there and saw how pricey it is. A pity too because I think they would LOVE it.

I have heard of Cookville..I will mention it to them as well as the other places you mentioned. I know they were considering Georgia so Athens is a good one. I also know they like mountains and Cookville maybe a great place if it is as affordable as people on here say. Good to know!

[Crazybreakfast]

I'd second the Winston Salem, NC suggestions. I'd add Memphis to the list (UT health is there and a ton of medical stuff), Memphis is a little pricier in the nicer areas. OKC could be a good fit as well as Tulsa. Maybe take a look at Little Rock or Jackson, MS. Albuquerque could potentially be an option as well.
All these locations should be cheaper and offer decent healthcare options.

[StillwaterTownie]

Or try finding a minor city in Texas, such as Longview or Waco. The cost of living index in Waco is only 77.