33. Nevada
Cost of living: 4 percent above U.S. average
Population: 2.8 million
Best city: Winchester
PRO: Other than being home to Vegas, this state also has no state income tax, and poverty rates for seniors are pretty low at 8.4 percent compared with the national average of 9.4 percent.
33. Nevada
CON: Living costs are a little over the national average, and temperatures in this state are known to be a little extreme (ranging between 50 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit!), with its’ semi-arid desert climate year-round making it the driest state in the U.S. Although the desert climate can be difficult to handle for some, it is great for those with allergies.
NEXT: Rice cakes came from this state.
32. Minnesota
Cost of living: 4 percent above U.S. average
Population: 5.5 million
Best city: Osseo
PRO: If you are a health-conscious retiree, then this state could be for you! It was ranked as the “healthiest in the country for seniors” by the United Health Foundation, as well as home to the well-known Mayo Clinic in Rochester, which is great for dealing with complex health issues.
32. Minnesota
CON: This state has less than desirable combination of below-average annual income and higher than average living costs, as well as taxes on Social Security and retirement incomes.
NEXT: Sioux Falls, a city in this state was also once known as the “Divorce Capital of the World”.
