| As retirement is quickly approaching for many Baby | | | | above states will have communities with housing in |
| Boomers, millions of these soon-to-retire Americans | | | | the low to mid 200s. Since most retirees are |
| are searching for the best place to spend their | | | | searching for a comfortable lifestyle, these home |
| retirement years. There are many things to consider | | | | price ranges tend to fall into that category of |
| when look for a place to retire. Things such as: | | | | affordability and comfortability. |
| 1. Climate | | | | If climate is your concern then this will shrink the list |
| 2. Housing | | | | of places for you to retire as the southern states |
| 3. Taxes | | | | become the only available option. Florida and Texas |
| 4. Crime | | | | are the best in this category for climate. Florida's |
| Research has shown that at present the best places | | | | weather is fairly consistent all year. If you are active |
| to retire are: North Carolina, Colorado, Pennsylvania, | | | | in sporting activities, Florida will allow you to |
| Texas, Michigan, Virginia, and Arizona. These places | | | | participate in these activities year round. |
| have that combination of elements that most appeal | | | | If crime is your concern there are many destinations |
| to the concerns for those retired or entering | | | | that boast low crime rates and provide safe havens |
| retirement. | | | | for retirees to enjoy and participate in life apart from |
| One of the most important features of the above | | | | fear of harm. These destinations tend to be rural to |
| list is the cost of living and the affordability of | | | | semi-rural communities that promote small to average |
| housing. With that housing comes tax concerns and | | | | town sizes. The downside can be the available |
| so you will find in these places the best balance | | | | amenities, but with the usually reasonable travel times |
| between taxes and housing costs. This combination is | | | | to metropolitan areas seniors can enjoy time in the |
| ideal for a retired person as conventional sources of | | | | city without having to deal with the daily downsides |
| income are no longer an option. The majority of the | | | | of traffic, noise, and pace of life. |