The Best Places To Retire

Published on 12/01/2019
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California

If a sunny place is what you have in mind, then California is a good choice as well. In terms of cost of living, prices in the state are 52 percent higher compared to the national average. If you want solitude, you might want to rethink your decision to move to the Golden State since there are 39.56 million people living there. According to retirees, the best zip code is in Beverly Hills but the costs can get prohibitive. In fact, 19 percent of the state’s population live below the poverty line, as revealed by the U.S. Census Bureau, so having a job lined up prior to making the big move might be best.

California

California

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Massachusetts

For retirees, the Bay State is also worth considering and according to Forbes, the best city in it is Northampton. The state comes with a lot of history, so culture lovers will not run out of things to do. As of 2018, its population reached 6.902 million but the cost of living in the state is still higher by 38 percent compared to the average in the U.S. Also, healthcare is expensive here and the place is not really tax-friendly. If you are someone who hates the cold, perhaps you need to consider another place.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts

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