It probably isn't coming to you as a surprise that New York is one of the worst states to retire in. Mainly due to its low affordability rank, it's a challenging place for retirees to live because of its exceptionally high cost of living and expensive healthcare.
Although Hawaii is a paradise many people dream about retiring to, its extremely high cost of living makes it one of the worst places to actually retire in.
Despite having no state income tax, don't be fooled because Washington's high cost of living, expensive housing market, and rising healthcare costs make it difficult for retirees to find it peaceful here.
Massachusetts may have some of the best high-quality healthcare in all of America, but unfortunately, it's still one of the worst places to retire in no thanks to its high cost of living and housing.
So far in 2024, Kentucky is ranking as the worst place to retire in all of America. Although this state offers a lower cost of living compared to others on this list, due to limited healthcare options, the state's health outcomes are among the poorest.
Having one of the lowest costs of living in the United States, you'd expect Louisiana to rank somewhere much higher on the list of most retirable states, but unfortunately, that's not the case.
Alaska certainly offers retirees a bunch of unique challenges which explains why it ranks so lowly. While it has a high cost of living for one, especially in remote areas, it also has limited access to healthcare facilities.
High property taxes and a high cost of living make New Jersey a challenging place to retire. While it boasts high-quality healthcare, the financial burden can be significant for those on a fixed income, affecting the overall quality of life for retirees.
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