11. Ohio
Cost of living: 12 percent below U.S. average
Population: 11.6 million
Best city: Bellbrook
PRO: Ohio is a great central location for visiting friends and family, or just vacationing, on either coast. Social Security is not taxed here and the living costs are 12 percent below average.
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CON: The average income for seniors here is around $42,667, so even though the fact that living costs are low and exemption from Social Security is appealing; if you don’t have a lot of savings it could be more of a struggle.
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10. Michigan
Cost of living: 12 percent below U.S. average
Population: 9.9 million
Best city: Farmington
PRO: Michigan is appealing for those in retirement as the living costs are low, and Social Security isn’t taxed. There is also a low poverty rate in the Great Lakes state, as well as expansive water sports and activities during the spring and summer months.
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CON: The tax situation in Michigan will become slightly more complicated next year. In 2020, those over 67 years of age will be given the choice between deducting $20K off each individual’s income or off Social Security income.
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