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10 Best Spots in the U.S. to Spend Your Retirement Years

March 18, 2020 · Retirement Life
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A happy couple laughs while using a tablet map to compare features of potential retirement destinations.

Comparing Key Features of Retirement Destinations

To help you narrow down your choices, here is a quick comparison of our top locations, highlighting their general housing affordability, climate style, and state tax friendliness for retirees. Housing figures reflect median trends for 2026; always check local listings for precise current pricing.

Destination Estimated Housing Cost Climate Style Retiree Tax Friendliness
Sarasota, FL High Tropical & Humid Excellent (No income tax)
Lancaster, PA Moderate Four Seasons Very Good (No pension tax)
Ann Arbor, MI Moderate-High Four Seasons (Cold Winter) Good
Naples, FL Very High Tropical & Humid Excellent (No income tax)
Asheville, NC Moderate-High Mountain / Moderate Good
Madison, WI Moderate-High Four Seasons (Cold Winter) Moderate
Boise, ID Moderate-High Dry / Four Seasons Good
Scottsdale, AZ High Desert / Hot Summer Very Good
Green Valley, AZ Low-Moderate Desert / Hot Summer Very Good
Myrtle Beach, SC Low-Moderate Coastal / Mild Winter Excellent
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