Best State to retire in
#31
Re: Best State to retire in
This was an interesting article if you are looking to retire in the near future.
Where Are The Best And Worst States To Retire? | Bankrate.com
It was interesting Oregon comes at position 48
Where Are The Best And Worst States To Retire? | Bankrate.com
It was interesting Oregon comes at position 48
Now from all that data, if that helps anyone make a decision, I'd be interested to know
https://wallethub.com/edu/states-wit...y-taxes/11585/
https://wallethub.com/edu/energy-costs-by-state/4833/
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst...live-in/16581/
#32
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Re: Best State to retire in
Eastern San Diego County can be nice for those seeking more rural living but want to be near a major city. The communities to the east are within an hour's drive of downtown typically.
SLO (San Luis Obispo) does sound interesting. I've driven through it a few times, I can imagine it has just enough 'amenities' to keep me happy (decent stores, decent restaurants is really all I care about). Santa Barbara is beautiful but simply way too expensive. SLO does seem a bit isolated, in terms of major airports, etc.
I personally don't like coastal CA any longer; after 10 years 'on the coast' in SF, I'm totally done with coastal fog. I'm quite intrigued by inland San Diego. I remember driving from AZ to San Diego; after a relentless drive through the desert, you suddenly hit a mountain range and some (seemingly) lovely communities. I'm perfectly OK with inland summer heat, having spent 5 years in Scottsdale (and 30 years in Walnut Creek).
Another alternative for retirement, which I'm advocating to my partner, is 'two location' living. Instead of picking one location for 100% of the time, having two smaller places in two states seems attractive. I really like Scottsdale for all but 4 months in summer; I need to find a cheap location for the summer months ... certain parts of CO perhaps? I am pretty confident we can afford two places for the price of our current house in CA. And when it finally comes time to really downsize, I'd just go with Scottsdale as it has very good healthcare options.
I personally don't like coastal CA any longer; after 10 years 'on the coast' in SF, I'm totally done with coastal fog. I'm quite intrigued by inland San Diego. I remember driving from AZ to San Diego; after a relentless drive through the desert, you suddenly hit a mountain range and some (seemingly) lovely communities. I'm perfectly OK with inland summer heat, having spent 5 years in Scottsdale (and 30 years in Walnut Creek).
Another alternative for retirement, which I'm advocating to my partner, is 'two location' living. Instead of picking one location for 100% of the time, having two smaller places in two states seems attractive. I really like Scottsdale for all but 4 months in summer; I need to find a cheap location for the summer months ... certain parts of CO perhaps? I am pretty confident we can afford two places for the price of our current house in CA. And when it finally comes time to really downsize, I'd just go with Scottsdale as it has very good healthcare options.
#33
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Re: Best State to retire in
We retired to the Oregon coast back in 2015. Low property prices, low property tax, low utilities and no sales tax were all a factor. Yes, the weather can suck, but it is also insanely beautiful, and being British, a bit of rain is neither here nor there.
#34
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Re: Best State to retire in
SLO (San Luis Obispo) does sound interesting. I've driven through it a few times, I can imagine it has just enough 'amenities' to keep me happy (decent stores, decent restaurants is really all I care about). Santa Barbara is beautiful but simply way too expensive. SLO does seem a bit isolated, in terms of major airports, etc.
I personally don't like coastal CA any longer; after 10 years 'on the coast' in SF, I'm totally done with coastal fog. I'm quite intrigued by inland San Diego. I remember driving from AZ to San Diego; after a relentless drive through the desert, you suddenly hit a mountain range and some (seemingly) lovely communities. I'm perfectly OK with inland summer heat, having spent 5 years in Scottsdale (and 30 years in Walnut Creek).
Another alternative for retirement, which I'm advocating to my partner, is 'two location' living. Instead of picking one location for 100% of the time, having two smaller places in two states seems attractive. I really like Scottsdale for all but 4 months in summer; I need to find a cheap location for the summer months ... certain parts of CO perhaps? I am pretty confident we can afford two places for the price of our current house in CA. And when it finally comes time to really downsize, I'd just go with Scottsdale as it has very good healthcare options.
I personally don't like coastal CA any longer; after 10 years 'on the coast' in SF, I'm totally done with coastal fog. I'm quite intrigued by inland San Diego. I remember driving from AZ to San Diego; after a relentless drive through the desert, you suddenly hit a mountain range and some (seemingly) lovely communities. I'm perfectly OK with inland summer heat, having spent 5 years in Scottsdale (and 30 years in Walnut Creek).
Another alternative for retirement, which I'm advocating to my partner, is 'two location' living. Instead of picking one location for 100% of the time, having two smaller places in two states seems attractive. I really like Scottsdale for all but 4 months in summer; I need to find a cheap location for the summer months ... certain parts of CO perhaps? I am pretty confident we can afford two places for the price of our current house in CA. And when it finally comes time to really downsize, I'd just go with Scottsdale as it has very good healthcare options.
Colorado would be another option for me, somewhere around Colorado Springs or Durango. I also like Flagstaff, Arizona, warm but not too warm in summer, a little snow sometimes in winter. more rain than in So Cal. but up in the mountains and only 80 or so miles from the Grand Canyon.
#35
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Crime rate by state is a worthless evaluation, as an example the crime rate in North Portland vs Lake Oswego second world vs the affluent all within 10 miles of each other. Climate in Oregon the cold alvord desert vs the quite temperate. rainy south coast. The economy of Portland metro area vs the central and eastern 75% of the state.
Best place to retire in Oregon may well be the Portland metro area, the other 80% of the state is not in the same category....However if healthy, outdoorsy and adventurous then Bend may be unbeatable, 165 miles from Portland.
Best place to retire in Oregon may well be the Portland metro area, the other 80% of the state is not in the same category....However if healthy, outdoorsy and adventurous then Bend may be unbeatable, 165 miles from Portland.
#37
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But that's why two-state living is a good idea. A single home in CA could equate to two homes in two less expensive states. House in Montana for the summer, house in AZ for the winter. Could be less expensive than one home in CA.
#39
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.... other than repose, there should be a ranking for Best State to Die In.
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I lived in north Idaho for a while near Canadian border. Quite a few people did exactly that, North Idaho in the late spring, summer and early fall, then Arizona when the snow hit.
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However to take advantage of 'physician assisted suicide' you must be of sound mind. Your heirs...err... loving relatives can play no part.
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Similar summer weather with a bit more elevation would be Bend-Sisters- Sun River in central Oregon. Even in winter usually quite sunny if coldish. This winter is one for the books however 6 feet of snow so far and counting.
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Amazing , for price of a home in California, one can get house on one of the lakes in north Idaho plus a winter place in Arizona.