27. Florida
Cost of living: 1 percent above U.S. average
Population: 19.9 million
Best city: Jacksonville
PRO: Florida is noticeably one of the states which have the lowest taxation rates in the U.S., and Social Benefits are quite fiscally secure too. These financial benefits combined with the endless sunshine are probably major contributing factors to the reason Florida has the highest share of seniors in the United States.
27. Florida
CON: Although it is known for the endless summers, Florida weather can also be a bit too intense (especially for any seniors with poor health), with extreme heat and humidity being hard to handle. There are also a fair bit of storms, with threats of hurricanes and intense thunder and lightning storms.
NEXT: Nellie Taylor Ross served in this state between 1925 and 1927. She was the first female governor in the United States.
26. Wyoming
Cost of living: U.S. average
Population: 577,737 (as of 2018 says U.S. Census Bureau)
Best city: Cody, says SmartAsset
PRO: Out of 50 states Wyoming was rated 5th for its fiscal health by the Mercatus Centre. Outdoor beauty is bountiful here, and there is also no state income tax which is kinder on the pocket.
26. Wyoming
CON: If you enjoy big cities more, then this state with one of the smallest populations in the U.S. (577,737) might not be for you; it is better known for the breathtaking outdoors and barely a big metropolitan area in sight.
NEXT: This is the state where delicious Donut holes were actually invented!
