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30 Expensive Cities Retiree’s Will Want To Avoid

July 27, 2021 · Retirement Life
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Niles, Illinois

Another destination where you can enjoy the luxury of not paying taxes on retirement or Social Security is Niles, Illinois. Even so, the annual cost of living expenses reaches $62,471.61. Of course, it depends on what your preferences are. We believe it’s just not worthy.

Bella Vista, Arkansas

If you had this destination on your list, you should reconsider it. In comparison to other destinations, in Bella Vista, you would have to pay your taxes on retirement income.

Besides, the price of a home in this area is increasing every year. Bella Vista has seen a 24.18% median home list price increase in the last five years.

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