4. South Carolina
If you are a fan of outdoor activities, moving to South Carolina is actually the best place where you can move as a retiree. In particular, residents are those who recommend the surroundings, and if you are a fan of the mountain view but also of the seaside one, then we have news: Jackpot! Carolina is your dream state.
Taxes here are low and there are a lot of budget-friendly prices when it comes to housing. Unfortunately, the retirement income gets taxed here.
A lot of people are choosing this place among other states, mostly because of its benefits. Every year, South Carolina hosts the Spoleto Festival, which is known as one of the biggest performing arts festivals in America. And if you are a golf lover, then this is going to be your heaven for sure.
Are you a mellow person and do you like the simple things in life, like watching birds? In South Carolina, there are more than 400 species of birds. And you can do the birdwatching whenever you like.
Note: South Carolina does NOT tax retirement income such as Social Security or Military Retirement. That being said – property taxes have been climbing at an astronomical rate and home insurance has almost doubled in the last year. I may have to sell my house within the next 6 months and start renting.
Heaven knows it’s run but Communists now, but being 74 and having been here since1963, I’m not leaving California (the weather, the natural beauty, redwoods anyone?) no matter what ever you champion!
I was surprised to not see Texas listed. It has a low cost of living. I moved here because of marriage, but I miss the West Coast. I agree with others that the Northwest offers the best lifestyle, temperate climate and accommodating political atmosphere. It may not be the cheapest place to settle but it isn’t expensive either, and healthcare is great!
Tucson AZ. I am relatively new here and I’m retired and loving it. I’m in my very early 60’s.
I love most things about living here. This winter was wonderful, it rained a few times and snowed once, but of course didn’t accumulate. Yeah. It gets hot in the summer, dry air, not humid like New Hampshire, my home town State.
I’m happy living here. I made the right choice, I love my house and my 2 acres of land, love living on the outskirts on a dirt road, the people are nice, doctor’s are awesome, my 2 dogs are healthier and happier, shopping is great, taxes suck tho lol, not used to taxes on just about everything, so many places to go omg, beautiful scenery, I can go on.
If you’ve never lived here or never visited AZ, don’t comment negative things, because you’re clueless. I’m happier and extremely content living here after living in New Hampshire all my life, I should of moved here years ago.
When you choose a location, be very aware of the crime rate.