Far removed in spirit from the glitz and glamor of the Las Vegas Strip, many retirees set their sights on the city's quieter suburbs. The state's tax burden ranks second-lowest in the nation. Nevada has no income or inheritance tax and the cost of living is relatively low compared to neighboring states. Plus, the Nevada housing market has not fully rebounded from the 2008 crisis, which means home buyers can still get a good deals.

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Wind kicks up dust at the Boulder Harbor boat ramp in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area near Boulder City, Nevada.