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Retirement: How Far $1 Million Can Last You on The West Coast

February 2, 2023 · Updated June 8, 2023 · Enjoying Retirement
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Is the West Coast the best place to stretch $1 Million in retirement savings?

Even if the difference between living in California and Nevada is unquestionably high, there are still many places in the West that are much more expensive to spend your retirement years than anywhere else in the country.

Your money would last longer in many Southern and Midwestern locations, compared to the West Coast. Since you could still limit your income in retirement, lowering your expenses is definitely the best way to make your money stretch for longer.

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