2. Wisconsin
No. 2 on our list of the toughest states for retirees is Wisconsin. Similar to Alaska, this state also experiences brutal winters. According to experts, winter temperatures here dip below -30°F—without wind chill. But that’s not all; Wisconsin also gets an average of 47.6 inches of snow. That’s more than double the US average, which is 27.8 inches.
So, if shoveling snow from driveways and sidewalks isn’t your favorite activity (who is it?), you should skip Wisconsin. Moreover, financial experts say the state taxes income from pensions and annuities as well as distributions from 401(k) and IRA plans. And there’s also the fact that Wisconsin has the sixth-highest property taxes in the country. It’s no wonder that it’s one of the toughest states for retirees.
Too much bullshit to get to the meat of the story
We were driving packed and barely moving Southern California freeways yesterday.
My wife commented that for a state that people supposedly can’t afford to live in, why is it so darn crowded everywhere you go? Roads, shopping, restaurants, gas stations, doctor offices, beaches, sporting events ,you name it, it is packed witht the people who supposedly can’t afford to live here!
Seems to us that people are affording to live in California just fine and with abundance.
Retire in Sochi, Russia. It has nice weather and friendly people. Your dollar might go a long way. The Russian healthcare system is shaky, but you’ll find a nice little expat community to hang around with. There’s plenty of Vodka and red caviar to enjoy.