I can't deny your concerns about vaccine and illness. When I had the second shot I felt like I got hit by an 18-wheeler for two days.
The CDC ran a reporting system from those who participated in the vaccine trials. All age groups suffered some severe reaction or death, but the CDC site didn't go into specifics. I can say, however, that the older age groups had the greatest complications. I'm planning on moving to a less expensive state as well. Cost of living in some places is just ridiculous.
That is the way to go, moving to a less expensive state for sure.