So, where should I move to?

You get what you pay for. I live in one of the states that would not be listed among the 'best' for retirees. Because 'best' means 'we won't touch your SS.'

Frankly, if I'm pulling down 50K in retirement, I can afford to pay income tax on my Social Security. Honestly, I'd be okay with some of us who have plenty giving up our Social Security. Maybe I'll feel differently when my turn comes. But give me quality of living over tax savings any day.

Of the three you mention, I'd caution you on Wisconsin, if you're tired of the South. Scooter Walker is racing that state straight into Louisiana & Mississippi.

I live in PA- 6% sales tax on clothes unless recreational. Nice to the East before the Laurel mountains, Sucks between the Laurel and Blue mountains. Philly area is no better.

I live in PA it's inexpensive and parts of it are beautiful and peaceful

Portland, Oregon is the most beautiful city in the world. But...you'd have to tolerate a lot of rain.

Out of those three I'd go to Wisconsin, smaller town atmosphere when I've been there. Never lived in any of them however

How about Vancouver, Washington? It's in the state of Washington on the Columbia River suburban to Portland, Oregon.

It would depend on how much money you have, are you down sizing?

Why you moving?

Why all the northern states?

how about Cincinnati? some nice architecture, hilly, river runs thru it, cool neighborhoods? Or Detroit. fab cheap houses. It'll be back.

Madison and Milwaukee in Wisconsin. n Pittsburgh PA.