29. Arizona
Cost of living: 3 percent above U.S. average
Population: 6.7 million
Best city: Green Valley
PRO: Arizona, otherwise known as the Grand Canyon State, is rich in sunshine and stunning desert landscapes, which makes it popular amongst retirees wanting to avoid the cold winters. It is also an easier state to retire in than states like California and New York, with living costs at three percent higher than the national average.
29. Arizona
CON: The hot dry climate here can make it pretty tough going during the summer, with some cities reaching temperatures of between 104 and 107 degrees Fahrenheit. And while the average income for seniors is 10.8 percent lower than the national average, it is also not particularly cheap to live in.
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28. North Dakota
Cost of living: one percent above the U.S. average
Population: 760,077 (as of 2018 says U.S. Census Bureau)
Best city: Rugby, says Niche.com
PRO: North Dakota has low living costs as well as friendly tax rates for seniors, according to Kiplinger, as income taxes are low at 1.1to 2.9 percent. The state is also known for its absolutely breathtaking landscapes.
28. North Dakota
CON: The state does tax retirement incomes, but given the low cost of living it shouldn’t make too much of a difference. Although there are a good number of pros, it is another state that is not the ideal place for city-lovers; the population in North Dakota is just 760,077 in total.
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