living in Alabama. At least, according to this map, which matches up US states with the nation with the closest population. (But by life expectancy, it is like living in Oklahoma.) It also has pretty much the same GDP as Alabama ($195 billion vs $199 billion).
Come to think of it, they are both on a gulf. The people of both are religious and conservative. It is hot both places.
And, I'm pretty sure a lot of the people in both places would be offended by the comparison.