Tulsa, Oklahoma
Fast fact Most inland river port in the U.SPros Decent economy and tax climate, low cost of living, average home price $129,000, good metrics for active retirement Cons Crime
View ArticleTuscon, Arizona
Fast Fact Home of University of ArizonaPros Low cost of living and taxes, average home price $131, good weather, encouragements for active retirement, numerous doctorsCons Poor economy
View ArticleSavannah, Georgia
Fast fact Girl Scouts founded here 1912Pros Low cost of living and favorable tax climate, average home price $137,000, good weather, high number of physicians per capitaCons Sluggish economy
View ArticleSan Antonio, Texas
San Antonio downtown just after sunset showing skyline around Tower of the Americas & AlamodomeFast Fact Location of the AlamoPros Good economy with no state income tax, low cost of living, average...
View ArticleSalt Lake City, Utah
Fast Fact Most residents aren't MormonsPros Good economy, cheap living costs, average home price $183,000, Low living costs, low taxes, great mountain scenery, bracing but appealing climate, incentives...
View ArticlePittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Fast Fact George Washington was city’s co-founderPros Decent economy, below average cost of living, average cost of home $121,000, tax breaks for retirees Cons Cold winters
View ArticlePhoenix, Arizona
Fast Fact Original name was PumpkinvillePros Good tax environment, low cost of living, average home price $119,000, good weather, high doctors per capitaCons Poor economy
View ArticlePensacola, Florida
Fast fact Nicknamed “The City of Five Flags”Pros Good weather and air quality, average home price $134,000, living costs mirror nation, above-average doctors per capitaCons Hurricane exposure, high crime
View ArticleLynchburg, Virginia
Fast fact Self-styled “City of Seven Hills” Pros Good economy, cost of living 6% below nation, average home price $134,000, good air quality, low crimeCons So-so tax climate
View ArticleLas Cruces, New Mexico
Fast fact Mountain views along Rio GrandePros Good climate and air quality, good tax climate, below average cost of living, average home price $116,000, low crimeCons Few doctors per capita
View ArticleKnoxville, Tennessee
Fast fact Site of 1982 world’s fairPros Good economy, low living costs, average home price $137,000, good medical staffing Cons High crime
View ArticleHuntsville, Alabama
Fast fact State’s oldest incorporated cityPros Good economy, favorable tax climate, low cost of living, average home price $170,000, warm climateCons Air quality only average
View ArticleFort Myers, Florida
Fast fact Historic winter home to tycoonsPro Good weather, above average air quality, cheap living, average home price $119,000 Cons Poor economy
View ArticleFargo, North Dakota
Fast Fact Named for a Wells Fargo cofounderPros Solid economy, low cost of living, average home price $154,000, active-lifestyle encouragements, low crime rate Cons Cold winters
View ArticleCorpus Christi, Texas
Fast fact Home town of actress Farrah FawcettPros Growing economy, low cost of living, average home price $136,000, good weatherCons Crime rate
View ArticleColumbia, South Carolina
Fast fact State capitalPros Below average cost of living, typical home price $141,000, favorable state tax climate, good weatherCons Poor economy, high crime rate
View ArticleColumbia, Missouri
Fast fact Home of University of MissouriPros Growing economy, low living costs, average home price $152,000, many doctors per capitaCons Cold winters
View ArticleCape Coral, Florida
Fast Fact More miles of canals than anywhere in worldPros Good weather, no state income tax, low cost of living, average home price $108,000, good air qualityCons Bad economy
View ArticleBoise, Idaho
Fast Fact Home of Boise State University’s famous blue football fieldPros Low crime, low cost of living, average home price $118,000, above-average air quality, attractive semi-arid climateCons Poor...
View ArticleBloomington, Indiana
Fast fact Home of Indiana UniversityPros Good economic record, average cost of living, average home price $144,000, low crimeCons Cold winters
View ArticleAustin, Texas
Fast fact Hosts annual music, film and tech happening, South by SouthwestPros Growing economy, no state income tax, below average cost of living, average home price $188,000, good weather, outdoor...
View ArticleAtlanta, Georgia
Fast Fact State’s dominant cityPros Favorable climate, low cost of living, average home price just $96,000; good tax situation, big volunteer mindsetCons Crime, below average air quality
View ArticleAsheville, North Carolina
Fast Fact Location of 250-room Biltmore House, U.S.’s largest privately owned homePros Good climate, abundant doctors, moderate cost of loving, average home price $198,000Cons Unemployment rate
View ArticleAlexandria, Louisiana
Fast Fact Sits at the geographic middle of LouisianaPros Warm climate and good air quality, solid economy, good tax situation, average home price $148,000Cons Crime
View ArticleAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Fast Fact World's largest hot-air balloon event staged each OctoberPros Terrific weather, good air quality, low taxes, lot of doctors, below average cost of living, average home price $163,000,...
View ArticleGolden plans
Thinking of using retirement to make a big move? We canvassed data to come up with a list of 25 top U.S. cities for seniors. Factors included living and housing costs (both very important!), taxes,...
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