Best Retirement Locations In The US

A big question when it comes to retirement is whether you should retire and stay where you are or retire to another location. While a big part of that decision can be based on your personal preference, retiring to another location can offer a lot of benefits such as a better quality of life and lower cost of living. If you’re considering hanging up your work hat and moving, here are some of the best retirement locations in the U.S.

Athens, Georgia

If you’re looking for a lower cost of living and better tax situations, Athens is for you. The cost of living here is 8% less than the national average, and there is no income tax on Social Security earnings, as well as no state inheritance or estate tax. It ranks very high on the Milken Institute’s list of best cities for successful aging and offers a warm climate and good air quality. Plus, it’s home to the University of Georgia, so you sports fans can always catch a Bulldogs game.

Clemson, South Carolina

Another college town, Clemson offers an extremely low crime rate, lots of free public transportation, and great air quality. The state is also great for retirees when it comes to taxes, offering state income tax breaks for pensions, no state tax on Social Security benefits, and no estate or inheritance tax.

The Villages, Florida

This town is fast-growing and senior-oriented, so you can make plenty of friends to spend retirement with. The Villages also offers a good number of doctors per capita and a low crime rate. You’re probably heard that Florida is generally a good state to retire to, so you can read up on more great locations in our president Lee Rosenberg’s book “Destination Florida...the Guide to a Successful Relocation.”

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Do you want more of an outdoorsy place to spend your retirement? Then welcome to Chattanooga. Here you can marvel at the mountains, walk (or ride) the Tennessee River, and visit the shops, historical battlefields, and museums. Public transportation is cheap, as is the cost of living, and there is no state income tax. Plus Chattanooga has its own airport, so you’re grandkids will have an easy way to get to you for visits.

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