10 Best and Worst States to Retire in 2020

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A consistent favorite.

Florida Man has his revenge. A report from Blacktower Financial Management Group has revealed the best and worst U.S. states for retirees in 2020 (and how these have changed year-over-year) based on crime rates, cost of living, life expectancy, property prices, and population age.

Florida took the top spot in 2020, compared to ranking ninth in 2019.

Unfortunately, Alaska came in at the bottom, named worst state for retirement for the second year in a row.

One-fifth (21%) of Americans are now over the age of 60, as improved healthcare, lifestyle and medicines have increased the life expectancy of U.S. citizens to 78.69 years of age, the study notes.

“With the population growing both in number and age, the competition for retirement real estate has never been as fierce with millions of American retirees starting to question where they want to spend the rest of their days,” it adds.

Sunshine State

Florida scored well across the board and has the second-highest population of those over age 60 in the country.

“With its warm temperatures, dazzling white beaches and range of outdoor activities, it is the perfect place to live out your retirement in style.”

The Gopher State, Minnesota, retained its second-place ranking. With a low crime rate and a high population of citizens over the age of 60, retirees can enjoy socializing and mixing with a similar age group.

The top 10 best states

  1. Florida
  2. Minnesota
  3. Iowa
  4. Ohio
  5. Texas
  6. Wisconsin
  7. Nebraska
  8. Pennsylvania
  9. Illinois
  10. Idaho

The bottom 10 worst states

Surprisingly, Hawaii checked in right behind Alaska due to expensive real estate and cost of living, driving retirees to the mainland when looking for a retirement home.

  1. Alaska
  2. Hawaii
  3. Nevada
  4. New Mexico
  5. Tennessee
  6. Alabama
  7. Louisiana
  8. Maryland
  9. Arkansas
  10. Montana
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