The best 50 and worse states to retire, new data show

New data taken into account in the cost of living, lifestyle, public health, etc.


Many retirees choose to move in a warmer place Where they will not have to face the icy temperatures and the shovel snow. Others decide a golden year to get closer to the extended family. But whatever your personal preferences, there are many external factors at stake that can do or break, whether it is a state adapted to retirement. That is why Bankrate researchers Recently weighed a multitude of statistics - affectability (40%), overall well -being (25%), quality and cost of health care (20%), weather (10%) and crime (5%) - to find the The best and the worst states to retire. Continue to read for the full ranking.

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50
Alaska

The skyline of Anchorage, Alaska with mountains in the background
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Accessibility row: 43

Quality / cost of health care rank: 38

Rank of well-being: 27

Meteorological ranging: 50

Crime Rang: 49

Coming last is Alaska. "The state was driven by scores at the rear of the package and timely pack," said the report.

He also arrived second to last the crime, a point supported by a distinct study by Safewise, which revealed that Alaska had the fifth higher violent crimes rate in the nation. And, of course, we don't have to explain why it ranks hard.

49
new York

Ithaca New York college town
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Accessibility row: 50

Quality / cost of health care rank: 30

Rank of well-being: 4

Meteorological ranging: 37

Crime Rang: 15

"The common account is that retirees leave colder or high cost states such as New York, New Jersey and California for traditional retirement destinations with hot weather, a relatively low cost of living and others Advantages for the elderly, "said the report. And all this is true for New York, which comes last at an affordability.

To achieve these accessibility figures, the banking rate has analyzed "the cost of living 2023 of the Community and Economic Research Council; Tax rate on goods and sale of states in the tax foundation classification for 2023 and the cost of the insurance of owners by state from the data solutions ATTOM. "

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48
California

la jolla, san diego, california
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Accessibility row: 49

Quality / cost of health care rank: 6

Rank of well-being: 15

Meteorological ranging: 12

Crime Rang: 38

California may have a good weather in a large part of the state, but it's just behind New York in terms of accessibility. If you have money to lose, however, it ranks high enough for health care and well-being.

47
Washington

the Columbia River Renaissance Trail and house in Vancouver, Washington
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Accessibility row: 47

Quality / cost of health care rank: 2

Rank of well-being: 30

Meteorological ranging: 34

Crime Rang: 34

If health care is your main concern and money is not a problem, Washington can make a perfect retirement destination. But for the most part, it is too expensive and not great in the weather and criminal categories.

46
Massachusetts

West Bay in Osterville, Massachusetts is a favorite mooring spot on the south side of Cape Cod due to its easy access to the open ocean.
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Accessibility row: 48

Quality / cost of health care rank: 27

Rank of well-being: 11

Meteorological ranging: 31

Crime Rang: 10

Again, it is the affordability that lands the Massachusetts at the end of the list. In fact, the last five states are all located in the northeast or west, the regions well known to have a high cost of living.

45
North Dakota

fargo north dakota
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Accessibility row: 26

Quality / cost of health care rank: 40

Rank of well-being: 39

Meteorological ranging: 48

Crime Rang: 18

Unsurprisingly, it is the cold and snowy winters that send the Dakota from north to the bottom of the list. And it is that it is one of the less densely populated states of the country (47th, according to Wise voter ), it is also necessary to expect well-being not very classified.

44
Texas

river walk in san antonio texas
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Accessibility row: 28

Quality / cost of health care rank: 36

Rank of well-being: 47

Meteorological ranging: 6

Crime Rang: 38

While Texas is quite well in the weather category, its crime and health ranking is approaching the bottom, and its rank of well-being is one of the worst.

43
Colorado

Breckenridge, Colorado, USA town skyline in winter at dusk.
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Accessibility row: 41

Quality / cost of health care rank: 1

Rank of well-being: 28

Meteorological ranging: 43

Crime Rang: 37

You can be shocked that the state with the best classification of health care absolutely ends so low on the list. In fact, in an analysis in 2020 of Naverx Health, Colorado had the FIFTH The lowest health costs in the nation. But its cold time is not so suitable for retirees, and it is quite unaffordable.

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Maryland

Bethesda Maryland Home
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Accessibility row: 46

Quality / cost of health care rank: 12

Rank of well-being: 20

Meteorological ranging: 14

Crime Rang: 29

Maryland is quite average in most categories, but as the least displayed fifth state, it drops considerably in the ranking.

At this stage, U.S.News & World Report put Maryland in 44th place for the cost of living and 43rd for affordable housing in its annual in its annual Best State ranking .

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41
Louisiana

Shreveport, Louisiana, USA downtown skyline over the river.
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Accessibility row: 16

Quality / cost of health care rank: 44

Rank of well-being: 41

Meteorological ranging: 5

Crime Rang: 48

What Louisiana offers as an affordability and in gentle time is canceled by its bad classification of health care and its row of crime 48th. In the SAFEWISE study, Louisiana had the third highest violent rate of violent crimes and the fourth highest real estate crime rate in the United States

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Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA downtown cityscape on the White River at dusk.
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Accessibility row: 7

Quality / cost of health care rank: 48

Rank of well-being: 50

Meteorological ranging: 27

Crime Rang: 22

Indiana lasts well-being. To achieve these figures, the banking rate has analyzed data from the American census office on "the number of art establishments, entertainment and leisure per capita, adults aged 65 and over by inhabitant and the index of racial and ethnic diversity ".

They also examined the well-being index of the Sharecare 2021 community, which "measures various factors, including access to health care, food, physical health and economic safety".

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Ohio

Hudson, Ohio
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Accessibility row: 20

Quality / cost of health care rank: 45

Rank of well-being: 35

Meteorological ranging: 29

Crime Rang: 20

Ohio is quite intermediate in most categories, but its classification of health care is one of the worst. According to Yahoo Finance, a recent Commonwealth Fund report on the best and the worst states for health care has shown that Ohio was classified 49th "in" in " potentially preventable Hospital use and cost. ""

38
New Hampshire

Historic homes in Portsmouth, New Hampshire along the water.
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Accessibility row: 38

Quality / cost of health care rank: 31

Rank of well-being: 8

Meteorological ranging: 36

Crime Rang: 1

What the New Hampshire is lacking in affordability and the weather, it compensates for the lowest classification of the country's crime. The SAFEWISE study supports this, noting that the state has the second lowest violent rate of violent crimes and the lowest real estate crime rate.

37
South Dakota

The skyline of Rapid City, South Dakota
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Accessibility row: 21

Quality / cost of health care rank: 43

Rank of well-being: 24

Meteorological ranging: 41

Crime Rang: 22

The low scores in health care and the weather push southern Dakota on the list. According to other reports, the State has no high health costs, but the Commonwealth Fund classified them 40th for "racial and ethnic equity" and 37th for "a healthy life".

36
Kentucky

cityscape photo of Frankfort, Kentucky at dusk
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Accessibility row: 15

Quality / cost of health care rank: 47

Rank of well-being: 49

Meteorological ranging: 16

Crime Rang: 11

Kentucky ranks strongly for affordability, weather and crime, while ranking extremely low for health care and well-being simultaneously. Likewise, the Commonwealth Fund ranked the state 49th for "a healthy life" and 39th for "the disparity of income".

35
Minnesota

Edina Minnesota
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Accessibility row: 31

Quality / cost of health care rank: 7

Rank of well-being: 25

Meteorological ranging: 49

Crime Rang: 17

If the frozen weather does not bother you, Minnesota is not a bad place to retire.

However, after putting the state in the same place Their meteorological ranking , The thrulist noted that "the parts of northern Minnesota see up to 170 inches of snow in winter, and it can drop to 60 negative degrees - a temperature at which the frostbite can occur in less than five minutes".

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34
Arizona

Sedona Arizona
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Accessibility row: 36

Quality / cost of health care rank: 10

Rank of well-being: 18

Meteorological ranging: 2

Crime Rang: 41

You cannot beat the weather in Arizona, which is why, with great health care, it has become an access point to retirement. But it would be wise to show reasonable diligence in your neighborhood, because the state has a bad crime ranking.

33
Idaho

Coeur D'Alene, Idaho
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Accessibility row: 32

Quality / cost of health care rank: 3

Rank of well-being: 45

Meteorological ranging: 42

Crime Rang: 6

Idaho is a state of extremes. Although he ranks very favorably for health care and crime, he arrives near the bottom for bad weather and well-being. But if health care is an absolute priority in your years of retirement, Neuderx's health also says that Idaho has the lowest sixth health costs in the country.

32
New Jersey

landscape photo of a beach in Ocean Grove, New Jersey
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Accessibility row: 42

Quality / cost of health care rank: 26

Rank of well-being: 13

Meteorological ranging: 19

Crime Rang: 3

THE Most densely populated state In the country, he is not surprisingly unaffordable. It is a center for two major metropolises - Philadelphia and New York - after all, and it also offers the proximity of miles and kilometers of shore. However, it is a very safe state and has positive scores for well-being and weather.

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North Carolina

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
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Accessibility row: 22

Quality / cost of health care rank: 29

Rank of well-being: 34

Meteorological ranging: 17

Crime Rang: 32

Carolines are popular retirement destinations for people in the northeast, so it is a little surprising that North Carolina is not higher on the list. However, his well-being and crime scores lead him a little.

30
Utah

View of the historic main street in Ogden, Utah with large mountains in the background.
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Accessibility row: 27

Quality / cost of health care rank: 4

Rank of well-being: 43

Meteorological ranging: 29

Crime Rang: 18

Utah has some of the country's best health care, according to Bank Rate's analysis. In fact, Neunerx's health shows that the state has the lowest health costs throughout the nation.

29
Oklahoma

Oklahoma City
Dropout

Accessibility row: 6

Quality / cost of health care rank: 42

Rank of well-being: 48

Meteorological ranging: 15

Crime Rang: 42

Oklahoma's affordability prevents the state from ranking much lower on the list, because it is one of the worst for well-being and 42nd for health care and crime.

The Commonwealth Fund has found similar models, putting Oklahoma in the last place for "access and affordability" health care, 48th for "preventable use and cost" and 47th for "reproductive care and health of women ».

28
Vermont

stowe vermont
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Accessibility row: 39

Quality / cost of health care rank: 14

Rank of well-being: 7

Meteorological ranging: 39

Crime Rang: 4

As one of the safest states with some of the best well-being scores, you would think that the Vermont would rank higher on this list. However, it is not very affordable and its winters can be brutal.

27
Maine

Stonington Maine
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Accessibility row: 34

Quality / cost of health care rank: 17

Rank of well-being: 10

Meteorological ranging: 44

Crime Rang: 2

Maine has very similar classification models to Vermont. Again, if you are not embarrassed by snowy winters, it could be a charming place to retire.

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Montana

Historic Main Street in Whitefish, Montana
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Accessibility row: 33

Quality / cost of health care rank: 8

Rank of well-being: 12

Meteorological ranging: 45

Crime Rang: 29

If the outdoor lifestyle is for you (and again, raw winters are not a means of deterrence), Montana could be a good state to retire. A note on the state, however, is that it is one of the the least diversified in the nation , according to an analysis of the wise voter.

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25
Nevada

cityscape photo of downtown Henderson, Nevada at dusk
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Accessibility row: 29

Quality / cost of health care rank: 23

Rank of well-being: 17

Meteorological ranging: 26

Crime Rang: 40

Nevada offers a little in terms of retirement lifestyle, but like his neighbor Arizona, he has a bad crime rating.

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Rhode Island

Bristol is a town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, as well as the historic county seat
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Accessibility row: 40

Quality / cost of health care rank: 20

Rank of well-being: 5

Meteorological ranging: 23

Crime Rang: 7

The second most densely populated state, Rhode Island is small but powerful. What makes him lower is his relative lack of affordability. U.S.News also ranks 37th for the cost of living and the 38th for housing.

23
Arkansas

Eureka Springs Arkansas
Rachael Martin / Shutterstock

Accessibility row: 10

Quality / cost of health care rank: 33

Rank of well-being: 44

Meteorological ranging: 10

Crime Rang: 46

Arkansas benefits from an affordable retirement lifestyle and moderate time. But he has a high crime and bad well-being. In fact, according to Safewise, it has the highest rate of violent crimes in the country.

22
New Mexico

cityscape photo of Santa Fe, New Mexico at dusk
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Accessibility row: 24

Quality / cost of health care rank: 19

Rank of well-being: 21

Meteorological ranging: 21

Crime Rang: 50

New Mexico is another state that would be almost perfect without its last rank of crime. They follow Arkansas for violent crimes.

21
Connecticut

Fair Haven is a neighborhood in the eastern part of the city of New Haven, Connecticut, between the Mill and Quinnipiac rivers.
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Accessibility row: 44

Quality / cost of health care rank: 9

Rank of well-being: 5

Meteorological ranging: 25

Crime Rang: 4

If you are able to allow yourself the healthy and safe lifestyle that Connecticut offers, it is an ideal place to retire. Keep in mind, however, that the American news support this affordable classification: they put the state in the 40th for the cost of living and 42nd for housing.

20
Tennessee

Sevierville Tennessee
Kevin Ruck / Shutterstock

Accessibility row: 14

Quality / cost of health care rank: 41

Rank of well-being: 36

Meteorological ranging: 13

Crime Rang: 45

Although Tennessee ranks fairly as a whole thanks to the affordability and manageable weather conditions, it came in 45th for crime and 41st for health care - two very important retirement factors.

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Caroline from the south

Dropout

Accessibility row: 23

Quality / cost of health care rank: 32

Rank of well-being: 19

Meteorological ranging: 10

Crime Rang: 46

Southern Carolina also has a high row of crime, but its meteorological and well-being ranks help it go at the top of the list. It is a popular retirement destination for those who love the beach and nature.

18
Oregon

Eugene Oregon
Sean Pavone / Shutterstock

Accessibility row: 37

Quality / cost of health care rank: 5

Rank of well-being: 9

Meteorological ranging: 32

Crime Rang: 28

The North West Pacific offers a large part of natural beauty and, depending on the banking rate, it is also one of the best states to retire according to health care and well-being.

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17
Illinois

A view of Galena, Illinois in the fall.
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Accessibility row: 17

Quality / cost of health care rank: 34

Rank of well-being: 21

Meteorological ranging: 28

Crime Rang: 25

Illinois is average for almost all retirement considerations, although its quality / health cost is not the best.

16
Virginia

Main street in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Accessibility row: 30

Quality / cost of health care rank: 15

Rank of well-being: 32

Meteorological ranging: 18

Crime Rang: 9

Virginia is a safe condition with good health care and weather. It is the ranks of affordability and well-being that slightly reduce it. However, for those in the Northeast who do not want to go as far south as Florida or Georgia, it is a good retirement option.

15
Georgia

pastel colored houses on st simons island georgia
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Accessibility row: 12

Quality / cost of health care rank: 35

Rank of well-being: 42

Meteorological ranging: 4

Crime Rang: 29

It is the well-being score that leads to Georgia, but it has a good weather and is affordable. As for its classification of health care, it is probably more weighted on quality than on the cost, because the greater health indicates that the state has the third lowest health costs.

14
Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama
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Accessibility row: 4

Quality / cost of health care rank: 46

Rank of well-being: 40

Meteorological ranging: 9

Crime Rang: 44

Alabama is supported by its affordability and time. Although these are major retirement considerations, health care, well-being and crime are all in the last 10, which should not be ignored.

13
Michigan

Nautical Scene with Fall Leaf Colors-Saugatuck,Michigan
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Accessibility row: 11

Quality / cost of health care rank: 24

Rank of well-being: 29

Meteorological ranging: 40

Crime Rang: 26

You may have to face cold winters in Michigan, but you can have an affordable retirement home with decent health care.

12
Wisconsin

New Glarus Wisconsin
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Accessibility row: 19

Quality / cost of health care rank: 16

Rank of well-being: 21

Meteorological ranging: 46

Crime Rang: 12

If it was not for these freezing winters, the Wisconsin would sweep a large part of the competition in this ranking.

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Kansas

Aerial View of Lawrence, Kansas and its State University
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Accessibility row: 8 AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

Quality / cost of health care rank: 25

Rank of well-being: 38

Meteorological ranging: 24

Crime Rang: 35

This plains state is very affordable, which is why it ranks so strongly despite that its other scores are commonplace.

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Nebraska

Downtown Omaha Nebraska Drone Photo
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Accessibility row: 13

Quality / cost of health care rank: 18

Rank of well-being: 37

Meteorological ranging: 35

Crime Rang: 21

Another state of the plains, Nebraska is also affordable and has a better classification of health care than Kansas.

9
Hawaii

The suburban residential districts of Honolulu, Hawaii along the coastline just outside of downtown from about 1000 feet over the Pacific Ocean.
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Accessibility row: 45

Quality / cost of health care rank: 12

Rank of well-being: 1

Meteorological ranging: 1

Crime Rang: 32

The Hawaiian lifestyle will not be cheap, but the state ranks first for well-being and weather, and it also ranks favorably for health care.

8
Florida

Bonita Springs Florida
Andriy Blokhin / Shutterstock

Accessibility row: 35

Quality / cost of health care rank: 21

Rank of well-being: 3

Meteorological ranging: 3

Crime Rang: 27

Like Hawaii, Florida obtains the best scores for well-being and weather. However, state is a more affordable retirement option.

7
Pennsylvania

West Chester Pennsylvania
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Accessibility row: 25

Quality / cost of health care rank: 22

Rank of well-being: 14

Meteorological ranging: 33

Crime Rang: 12

Depending on where you live in the state, the weather in Pennsylvania could become a risk in winter, but overall, the state offers a balanced retirement lifestyle.

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6
Wyoming

A view of Casper, Wyoming with snowy mountains in the background
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Accessibility row: 9

Quality / cost of health care rank: 38

Rank of well-being: 16

Meteorological ranging: 47

Crime Rang: 7

The time of Wyoming is not for the low hearts, but its affordability and its classification in terms of crime deserve to be taken into account for retirement.

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Mississippi

The city square of Oxford Mississippi
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Accessibility row: 2

Quality / cost of health care rank: 49

Rank of well-being: 46

Meteorological ranging: 7

Crime Rang: 22

The Mississippi could be a good choice for healthy retirees, because it ranks second for health care and close to well-being.

4
Missouri

columbia missouri
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Accessibility row: 5

Quality / cost of health care rank: 28

Rank of well-being: 32

Meteorological ranging: 22

Crime Rang: 42

"The Missouri of fourth place shines for affordability, but fights against its quality of health, crime and natural disasters," explains the rate of the bank.

3
Virginie-Western

buildings and church in the town of Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
Dropout

Accessibility row: 1

Quality / cost of health care rank: 50

Rank of well-being: 26

Meteorological ranging: 20

Crime Rang: 16

The bank rate notes that "West Virginia has the best affordability of the country, based on a low cost of living and a light tax burden".

But what you save about the cost of living, you can end up paying in health care. According to the classification of health care of Commonwealth Fund, the state is available in 51st for "Healthy Lives", 50th for "preventable use and cost" and 45th for "racial and ethnic equity".

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Delaware

lewes delaware
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Accessibility row: 18

Quality / cost of health care rank: 37

Rank of well-being: 2

Meteorological ranging: 8

Crime Rang: 36

Delaware, which "combines high quality health care and a light tax burden", "combines health care and a light tax burden". "Diversity, well-being and culture are other strengths. The state ranks near the summit of racial and ethnic diversity, artistic establishments and entertainment per capita and well-being. It also has One of the largest percentages in the country with more than 65 residents. "

1
Iowa

Marion, Iowa
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Accessibility row: 3

Quality / cost of health care rank: 11

Rank of well-being: 31

Meteorological ranging: 38

Crime Rang: 12

"With its vast agricultural land, its peaceful campaign and its friendly inhabitants, Iowa offers a unique retirement experience for many Americans looking for a more relaxed and affordable lifestyle with access to outdoor communities and 'Retirement age ", share the banking rate.

The study notes that it ranks so well for affordability because it is the most crumpled place to live, has a median price of houses well below the national average ($ 239,400, against $ 388800) And is simply better than the average for property taxes and state and local taxes.

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