Well, there is always Vermont. Very low crime, not heavily populated. Winters: Harsh, especially in the northern part of the state.
Very, very high taxes, and very 60s-style, hippy-dippy politics. I believe Montpelier is the only state capitol in the nation that does
not have a McDonalds.
I'm thinking about Portland, Maine. But, it has become expensive, like pretty much everyplace else.