[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″ el_class=”section section1″][vc_column_text]If you’re set to retire in 2019, here are some great places to look into that might suit your needs as you enter the next phase of your life.
Athens, Georgia
The home of the first garden club in America (founded 1891) this city is home to the University of Georgia and east of Atlanta by 70 miles. The population sits at 127,000 people, and the median home price and cost of living are both well below the national average, at 29 percent and 7 percent respectively. The weather is a mix of clean air and mild temperatures, and there is a large local art scene too. Retirees are exempt from the state income tax for up to 65,000 dollars plus your social security funds. No state inheritance tax. This city has also been on the Forbes list of best places to retire for the last five years.
Wentachee, Washington
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Clearwater, Florida
Freshwater springs are the namesake of Clearwater, Florida, a community located between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Home prices are lower than average by 15 percent on a city with a population of 116,000. Bikeable and walkable, lots of side work available, no tax on estate or state income, and sporting plenty of doctors per capita, this sunny city is an exciting place for retirees on the move.
Boise, Idaho
The capital of Idaho, with a population of 227,000, Boise is located in the southwest quadrant of the state and is great for the more outdoorsy types. The winters are mild, which is good because there’s plenty of camping and other natural wonders to see in the area. Lots of doctors per capita and no tax on Social Security puts Boise high on the list of best places to retire by the Milken Institute.
Fargo, North Dakota
Unlike the other entries on this list so far, Fargo does have Social Security tax and state income tax, though not on estates or inheritance. Nevertheless, this city of 122,000 (the biggest population in North Dakota) is right by Minnesota border, and has a median home price 11 percent lower than the national average, and holds steady at average for cost of living expenses. A strong economy and walkable neighborhoods make Fargo a good place to retire for those up north.
Green Valley, Arizona
With an elevation of over 3,000 feet, desert city Green Valley sports a small population of 32,000 people and is home to lots of retirement communities. Located in the Santa Cruz River Valley, it is south of Tucson by only 20 miles and is a beautiful place to get a home, with the median price 24 percent lower than the average. Low crime, good air, and the desert climate makes for winter months that are very mild. There are no Social Security taxes in Green Valley.
Lawrence, Kansas
Home to the University of Kansas, this city, founded in 1854, sports a population of 97,000 and is a short drive to Kansas City, only 40 miles away. Seventeen percent below the national average, if you’re looking to purchase a home, there are plenty of doctors per capita in Lawrence, and a low crime rate combined with good air quality make this walkable city a safe place for active retirees.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”36787″ img_size=”292×285″ style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
