We live in WI on the WI/IL border. Property tax is reasonable along with house/auto insurance, and health insurance with FULL PAID coverage. Supplemental health, also includes, eyes with full coverage, some co-pay with hearing aids, and some dental. Two free teeth cleanings every 6 mo. We have no complaints. We are 81.
Life is good and our son and daughter families, are there for us, along with other close family, around us. Loads of benefits being surrounded by family and the first to help. YUP, Life is Good.
Note: I sold our then new 2006 Mustang, 3 weeks ago, for asking price. I held off as long as I could. lol