37. Vermont
Cost of living: 12 percent above the U.S. average
Population: 626,299 (as of 2018, says U.S. Census Bureau)
Best city: Hartford, says Niche.com
PRO: Otherwise known as The Green Mountain State, Vermont is ranked quite high, according to the United Health Foundation, for its senior healthcare. There is much to love here if you are into nature and incredible scenic views, with an abundance of wildlife, lakes, mountains, and forests.
37. Vermont
CON: According to Kiplinger, Vermont is thought to be one of the least tax-friendly, as well as having high living costs.
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36. Delaware
Cost of living: 11 percent above U.S. average
Population: 967,171 (as of 2018, U.S. Census Bureau)
Best city: Rehoboth Beach, says Niche.com (A+ score!)
PRO: Rated tax-friendly by Kiplinger, Delaware gives exemptions from tax for a certain amount of investment and pension income for the over 60s, as well as no tax on Social Security benefits. Also known as The Diamond State, there are dune-backed beaches bordering Delaware River, Delaware Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean.
36. Delaware
CON: Seniors in Delaware have below-average incomes for the U.S., and living costs are definitely pretty high here. According to Kiplinger, the cost of living in Delaware is 11 percent above the average, which may make it difficult to manage for some seniors.
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