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Home›Expert Advice›California Dreamin’: 5 WORST Places to Retire in the Golden State

California Dreamin’: 5 WORST Places to Retire in the Golden State

By Our Editorial Team  |  Published May 9, 2023

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California Dreamin’ – is that true or not?

Being a retiree in one of the most beautiful states in the US, California, surely sounds like a dream for many of us, including me. I always imagine myself waking up in the morning and drinking my delicious coffee while looking at the ocean and feeling the warm rays of the sun on my face.

If you’re just like me and you would love to take a stroll under the palm trees with someone special or all by yourself to clear your head and soak all that beautiful energy in, California might sound like a dream for you. As you probably know, the Golden State is surely like a fresh breath of air for every senior, but not every city is suitable for you.

Some of the main reasons why seniors decide to retire in California are side-gig opportunities, a high quality of life, incredible healthcare options, and, of course, breathtaking landscapes. But all these amazing things aren’t exactly cheap.

If you think about retiring in the sunny and golden state of California, this article is for you! We’ll talk about cities where the cost of living is through the roof, and we’ll talk about some affordable options too! If these are things that you want to know, let’s get this party started!

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