Top 10 Places To Retire in 2023
Retirement is such a sought after and treasured stage of life. Retirement is something that we work so hard to attain and to be able to enjoy the things we’ve worked so hard to build. You’ve labored tirelessly and now it’s time to retire! 10,000 Baby Boomers reach retirement age everyday. If this is the season you find yourself in, you’ve come to the right place!
Have you considered moving once you retire? You aren’t alone, a recent survey showed 40 percent of retirees move and there are three main reasons.
The first reason is to lower your cost of living. Whether that means downsizing in your current town or moving to a different state or city that is more affordable. This will make your retirement money stretch further and can set you up well for your retirement years.
The second reason retirees move is to start with a fresh and new adventure. It’s a new phase of life so starting with a clean slate can be strategic with getting a new house, new friends, and new hobbies.
About one in four Baby Boomers plan to move after retirement solely to be closer to their family and grandchildren, which brings us to reason number three. What better way to spend your retirement years than to be surrounded by your family.
This brings us to the top 10 Places to Retire in 2023:
Winston-Salem, North Carolina- This beautiful college town is 80 miles northeast of Charlotte. With home prices being affordable, warm climate, and no estate tax or income tax on social security, it’s a no brainer why retirees are calling this their new home.
Virginia Beach, Virginia- A beach-lined city with a comfortable climate, good air quality, and no estate tax or tax on social security income. Who wouldn’t want to retire on a beach?
The Villages, Florida- A fast-growing senior-citizen oriented town just 50 miles northwest of Orlando. This town offers mild winters, low crime rate, no state income or estate tax, and a strong economy. Sounds like a dream!
Tucson, Arizona- The Sonoran Desert city in a major college town about 65 miles north of the Mexican border. This city is walkable, has a strong economy, warm climate, and no state estate tax or income tax on social security earnings. Sign us up.
Sun City, Arizona- An age-restricted city located in the suburbs of Phoenix, aimed at physically active retirees. Sun City has a strong economy, no state estate tax or income tax on social security. The name of the town alone speaks to us!
Spokane, Washington- This lush and green town has great air quality, both walkable and bikeable, strong economy, and no state income tax. You could enjoy all of that natural beauty in Washington.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota- A rolling river town in southeastern South Dakota, about 240 miles southwest of Minneapolis. This town is very bikeable, has a strong economy, and no state income or estate tax. Count us in!
Savannah, Georgia- This graceful river city is just 30 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean. Graced with a warm climate, both bikeable and walkable, great economy, and good social security benefits. A plus that everywhere in Savannah looks like a postcard.
San Antonio, Texas- A vibrant south Texas city with 1.6 million people, making it the country’s seventh-most populous city. San Antonio has a warm climate, very bikeable, and no state income or estate tax. Texas here we come!
Rochester, Minnesota- A beautiful river city that is also home to the famous Mayo Clinic, and only 85 miles southeast of Minneapolis. Rochester is very bikeable, low crime rate, and good air quality. Say hello to some beautiful lakes.
Wherever you choose to spend your retirement, we hope that it’s a refreshing and restful time that you can spend with your family and loved ones doing what brings you life. It’s a time to long for and to make cherished memories.