Best place in Alabama for retirement: Florence. Avg. home value $186,672, high livability score (81), 18% seniors. Vestavia Hills & Huntsville are good too, with 16%+ seniors and low costs.
Alaska's three cities offer natural beauty. Juneau, the capital, has 15% seniors, homes worth $500,000. Over 12% of each city's population is 65 or older, with Sitka at 16.25%. Monthly costs are high
Live in Rogers for low monthly expenses, around $1,676. Nearby Bentonville offers affordable homes ($436,731 avg.) and high livability (score of 83).
California's pricey, but some places are more affordable. Check out Irvine, San Diego, or Long Beach. Long Beach is cheapest, with monthly expenses around $1,844 and homes averaging $877,167.
Colorado offers stunning natural settings, but high demand raises home prices. Thornton: $524,482 avg. value, Arvada: $603,508. Both have high livability scores: Thornton 83, Arvada 86. Great for retirees.
Retiring in Connecticut costs more than in the Midwest or South, but there are still affordable options. Meriden is cheaper than Milford, with lower monthly expenses ($2,090 vs $2,170)
Newark, Millsboro, and Georgetown aren't the cheapest for retirement, but they have low monthly costs under $2,000. Their senior populations are over 12%, with Millsboro almost at 25%.
Lots of sun in Florida! Beaches nearby in Pembroke Pines, St. Petersburg, and Miami. Homes cost more, with Miami highest at $600,685 and St. Petersburg lowest at $384,623. Lots of seniors,