Kentucky

The Bluegrass State is highly appreciated by many seniors, especially for its affordability, low cost of living, and sales tax rate. Also, the state doesn’t tax social security income, and some forms of retirement income are exempt from state taxes.

As I just mentioned, housing is wildly affordable here, and the majority of property taxes are way below the national average. As for the climate conditions, Kentucky is one of the states in America where you can really experience the changing of the seasons, as winter temperatures could get very low.

Maine

Maine finally climbed the list of top U.S. states to retire to, as it managed to score pretty high in quality of life, and safety, but also health care cost, and quality. Now, the state managed to score the highest percentage of residents over 65, which means that if you recently retired and you’re looking for a better place to call “home”, you might want to try Maine.

You will definitely bump into like-minded neighbors who will offer to show you around and who you’ll be happy you’ve met shortly after that. There are many wonderful landscapes, and on a more practical side, they also have a great healthcare system. It’s worth noting that it’s pretty cold in here, and heating bills could add to living expenses.