5. Hawaii
It’s no big surprise why Hawaii is considered one of the best places to spend your retirement years. The weather is amazing year-round, and there are stunning beaches and lagoons, tropical mountain forests, freshwater swimming hotels, and delicious local food—what’s not to love?
On top of all of these, Hawaii ranks No. 1 for healthcare access, and there’s no tax on pension income or Social Security—important things to consider when planning your retirement.
You may wonder what the cons are. Well, Hawaii has the highest cost of living in the US and also a state income tax that can be pretty burdensome, depending on your income bracket. And there’s of course a certain risk when you live in a place with four active volcanoes. Other than that, Hawaii is a good choice for retirement.
In Pennsylvania one always looks to the East but forgets the lovely town of Erie! Maybe I should just keep quiet as it the best little secret around…
I hope nobody comes to Oregon based on the information in this article. Contrary to what is stated, Oregon’s legislators seem to spend a lot of time thinking up new things to tax. There’s even an “art tax” on income in the Portland metro area, to support Portland “art”.