Trial period and socializing!
That’s why we recommend that you go to your new city for a week, have a little vacation with your spouse, live there in a rented apartment or even a small home if you can, and see how you like the town. Spend as you normally would, not more because you see this as a vacation, and see how compatible you are with the location. This can also help you check out other steps on our list and also adds other things to keep an eye out for the community and how much you would like to integrate into it!
Besides finances and healthcare, you should always consider the social aspect, as you will want to be able to join a community and make friends in your new location too!
And since we have been talking about relocating for retirement, how about you check out some of our recommendations for locations? These are some of the best ones to go to if you are one of the people who do not fare well in hot weather!