@@nine3seven it will go by very fast honey. Honestly, it's been 4 years now and I miss working. I never realized it was such a big part of my identity, now I just watch the world go by.
@@nine3seven you know sometimes I wake up early and think I'm late for work. Don't be upset...the world is yours, having youth on your side is a plus. I'm going to be 62 soon and wish I could do it all again.
I watch several CZcams videos on how to trade in the stock market but haven't made any headstart because they are either talking some gibberish or sharing their story of how they made it and I do not want to make mistakes by taking risks in my own hands
Retired at at age 56 in Tennessee. Loving it. Very low cost of living. No state tax. Great weather with real seasons. Crime rate in Memphis pulls down the state a bit but overall great place to live. Check out Chattanooga, Knoxville and Nashville- an all a short drive the all that us in the great smoky mountains.
Very lucky to have retired at 40. Get to enjoy life at its fullest while still young. And no....did not win the lotto....lol....a long career in the military, good planning, and living within acceptable means did the trick.
@@NickJohnson My hobby is to watch your videos...lol. Raising my daughters....critical age now of 13 year old twin girls...youngest is 9. Crazy like the Mappy Family...lol
@Gregory Gaspard Lol That's what I always said while I was in the service....lol. And I live 10 minutes away from the CO border...so would be easy. Now I don't want to....lol
Hey, Nick! I'm a Gen Xer and I retired at forty one after twenty years in law enforcement. Retirement drove me nuts! So, I went to work again part time in hotel housekeeping. I'm twelve years on. I have no plans to quit. It keeps me busy.
So you can afford to spend your time doing basically anything you want, but you choose to continue working (unnecessarily). That sounds like a lack of imagination to me. It's certainly not a virtue because you're taking a job from someone else who actually needs it.
People sometimes can't comprehend having the "Volume" turned up for 20yrs, in Law Enforcement or the Military then retiring, getting bored, terrified to get lazy so you go find something that pays to exercise, which some think is "work"😂 or you go do something for purpose😊👍 it's called just enjoying life, sometimes not worrying about a 911 Domestic Call or looking for some WMD in the Middle of a Desert 🏜😒 Life is short, count the Blessing and enjoy the moments😊👏💪🙏☝👍
@@dlg5485 How old are you, son? Lol. Plenty of jobs are out there and the younger folks don't want to work anymore, in case you haven't noticed. Imagination has nothing to do with anything. The smartest people stay busy and active mentally and physically if they can all their lives. Seniors make better workers - they show up on time ready to go.
@@alexanderbohart1550 We all pretty much die alone unless you're about to crash with a plane load of screaming people. Heck my dad died alone with 6 people in the house.
Say what you will about the South but, people don't usually retire and move up North. Peach state resident, no shade on the North Love visiting there. Great food and so many beautiful States and areas there.
I do think our good friend who s3nds us these great episodes errored here. I think, though, that there were certain reasons to name Hawai'i. For older Seniors: You pay no heating bills at all whatsoever. You never buy cool to cold weather clothing. At all. Every single yard of shoreline beach is PUBLIC. The WEATHER is total absolute Paradise Heavenly. The AIR is CLEAN. It's GREEN and Lush. At still within 25° of the equator, It takes ETERNITY for it to get to 11am in the morning. The people are FRIENDLY. For a mainlander choosing the Islands, it's actually rather exotic.
Tennessee and Kentucky have short winters and longer summers that are not as humid as further south. Most of your picks have unbearably long summers or winters. For those not interested in migrating every few months, these are good options. Taxes are low and the people are friendly.
@@nangee2990 Once you recover from the culture shock, people in Kentucky are generally good people and very friendly. They would give you the last shirt off their back if you needed one. The hills and beautiful horse farms make this a wonderful state to call home.
you dont even need that much down there. I took about 20 steps in Panama once while on a hike in costa rica but i had the shits cause the lobster place CALLED MAXI'S (dont ever go there everyone) - got me sick. So I had to stop the hike and go back to near the van and shit in the woods while watching out for every random spider and snake that can be found in a Costa Rican jungle at midnight.
I'm 55 years old and just getting started. A study shows that you die after retirement if you just sit around doing nothing. I just founded a technology start-up.
I agree. I’m shocked at the people now that are trying to retire at 30 and 40. Seriously? That was my most energetic and money making years. At 59, I’m still going strong and self employed with my 16 year business. Nice to work but be able to take time off when you want. Best of both worlds.
My aunt retired to Idaho but left after two years cuz it’s too cold and old ppl don’t like to shovel snow and it cost more than she expected. So then we all had to help her box up her junk and haul it down to Arizona. Hope she stays there.
If you come to Idaho to live hear, only one requirement criteria. If your liberal , Drop your liberal ideology and embrace the conservative ideology, this will keep Idaho great for generations to come
Interesting that Hawaii is #4, even though it has the absolute highest cost of living of all states. I'm also surprised that Texas isn't on the list at all!
Florida isn't one . That's for sure . Unless you enjoy constant Road Work & never ending Development ? Oh ! And LA like Traffic , High Housing Costs & Low Pay .
I hear people are living at home after college now that's great if you're happy but sad if it's not by choice. But in Europe people don't move out until they're married so that's like 35 and in Asia they never move out
👍 Great Retirement video, I like to spend Jan. and Feb. in Florida. It cost the same as far as eating and what not and as far as lodging goes it is not that bad if you are on a long term stay plan at a hotel. And you can move around like I do, 1 month in Naples and then 1 month in Sarasota ~ retirement is great. 😊 My home port is in Michigan
I am looking at Florida, Alabama and Texas as retirement destinations. Just found out TX has extremely high property taxes but you get a break after age 65. Alabama looks much much better for taxes overall.
@@SniperLogic Stay away from Jersey bud. People here can't afford to retire here which is why they move. This state charges home owners an exit tax for selling their home and moving out of state.
property taxes are highest in country..8k per annum for a basic 2br 250k home if your property taxes are lower that town will hire cops to write expensive speeding tickets..46mph in a 45mph can easily run a couple of hundred
Awesome video! I retired December 2019 and looking to move out of California next year. So glad to see two of the places I considered on this list: South Carolina and Georgia! I am encouraged! I so love being retired...it is the life!
It was 12th behind Arizona. It is dangerous surprisingly. Not many people outside the general area know how dangerous TN actually is. Do you live there?
Good video, thank you. I'm 68 and planning on retiring at 70 in Louisiana where I recently moved after living in New York state for 35 years. So glad I got out of New York for the reasons you give (taxes and weather, although the crime rate here is equally bad). TIP: Don't rely on a state's overall hospitalization quality rating to make that a decision factor for retirement. Healthcare quality varies greatly from hospital to hospital and can range from very good to very bad even in the same city. Also, some parts of a state can be far different from other parts -- for example, northern Louisiana (boring) is not at all similar to southern Louisiana (New Orleans) in any way except heat and humidity.
If I was retiring with heart condition, might consider being near the Cleveland Clinic. If genetics point to cancer, might live near Mayo or John's Hopkins. If undecided, Florida seems to cater to senior Med needs quite well.
Everyone knows that old people are supposed to retire to Miami Beach like on "The Golden Girls". After that comes eating at Denny's, bagel shops, crashing the car into buildings, and running over pedestrians without even noticing.
I don't agree with the "best" weather statistics because not everyone likes to live somewhere that is not cold. I would like to live somewhere where it snows a lot.
Yeah... Idaho is gorgeous and has a lot going for it, but like the entire Pacific Northwest, it's very cloudy during the winter months... if you love sunshine, better give that some thought.
Any place but the Treasure Valley would be a great place to retire! The city of Boise is no longer that little city surrounded by farms. The price of living and the traffic have increased 100 fold in the last decade. This past election saw the defeat of three local mayors and one that decided not to run. Why you ask? Locals are fed up with exponential growth and price of living!!!
You should do most affordable states that dont tax on SS or SSDI to retire. For people who aren't rich or have a good pension. There are some good states that have alot of safe areas to retire that aren't on this list. For example, Northwest Arkansas, MS coast north of hwy 10 for flood reasons. Some parts in WI, etc. Also healthcare facilities are important. Thanks for this video anyway.
Warren buffet bought a home years back Alabama Sears Catalog made a pile paid 1200. Today 120k ya low cost in south However Sears went down the stock lost all back
I was born and raised in NJ. My parents thought it was a great idea to move to SC. I told them that's not a place to live, that's a place to visit ONLY. I was still in high school and was looking forward to graduating with my class😭 parents just don't understand 😭 SC is great for retirement, but horrific for young people who want to make a ton of money
2021 update: housing prices in South Dakota are no longer cheap. We sold a four bedroom, four bath, 2 story house in Iowa for $X, and bought a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, ranch house in BFE South Dakota for $X + $1000. No kidding.
It seems like economic and Budgetary considerations drove your picks. For me, climatic considerations are very important: I need Warm and Dry. Utah was your dryest choice, but it is not as warm as Arizona or New Mexico - two states that I am very surprised were not on your list. I can NOT handle humid weather!!!
I agree with everything except AL and FL as #3 and #2....unless you are used to hazy, hot and humid weather for most of the year you could not pay me to move to either one of these states
The "Sun ☀️ Belt" States are generally the best States to retire because the awesome weather and the suburban sprawls really helps strengthen the joints of our older citizens👴🧓.
“When you start to croon, it makes me swoon.” Love your voice, Nick because it always makes for a smiley, sunny day, even if the skies are gray. The tuneless parts are the very best. Thanks for making us laugh and teaching us a few things about our huge country.
I can't believe you had Hawaii as a best state to retire in as it is the most expensive state cost of living period! I live in Nevada with no State income tax and being in Douglas County reasonable property taxes/low sales taxes! Our hospital in Carson City is the best cardio doctors in the area as well as preventive medicine.
If New Hampshire and Vermont are top-ranked states in almost everything according to these videos, then why are people leaving? Why does Vermont need to pay people to move there?
Not much to do in VT, taxes are high, weather is cold and they voted Bernie Sanders, a professed Socialist in over and over. Nuf said. I live in NH. Cost of living is high, weather sucks, property taxes are 3rd highest in the nation. Crime is low but rising, seatbelts and vehicle insurance not required. Don't need a permit to own a gun.
VT is gorgeous. So is NH. But there aren't many well-paying jobs in either of them (southern NH doesn't count, it's basically Boston). Hanging out in the woods, reading books, is great but the demographic that enjoys that on a daily basis is limited.
Cost of living in Hawaii depends on which Island you pick. Oahu / Honolulu is the worst. But if you are retired military you can use the PX / Commissary. Big Island is cheaper, the other, smaller Islands cheap too, except the groceries. Idaho may be cheap anywhere but Boise. Boise cost of housing sky high. You didn't list Texas. I think Rio Grande Valley is best. You can live here 12 months a year but many do snow bird. We have a camper to take North. But we are staying here in Texas this summer because of the pandemic. Cost of living in our County in Harlingen / Brownsville / South Padre Island is lowest in the Nation. Good healthcare. Many Seniors RV and mobile home parks. Great fishing
You forgot to take into consideration one retiree "benefit" and that is a pension. Several states your mentioned had no or low social security taxes. However, outside of Florida many of your 10 best DO tax an out of state pension plan. Big difference when your pension is the biggest part of your retirement income.
@@NickJohnson I'm a southerner and live (retired) in NC. I wouldn't care to live any further north than I do now. Have lived in Arizona, SC, FL and here. Just a sunbelt person!
The best state to retire in, is the State of Financial Freedom! Be totally out of debt, and have your updated housing right sized, a good reliable late model auto, and good health insurance. If you do this, you can retire comfortably. This is my plan and it's worked well for me now for 4 years. It doesn't matter which area of the country you live in, you can travel to where you want to go, this helps break up the routine.
Nick Johnson in what aspect? I spent 5 days in SF and literally had a lot of fun you can be in embarcadero rd for hours and don’t get bored that’s why I asked in what aspect because as a tourist had a lot of fun and there’s even people from all over the world that go there for vacation
You forgot the best place on Earth, Maine. The only place better than Maine is Nova Scotia. Will you guys ever get it right, Maine is the best place for everything.
I live in laconia NH in weirs beach. Love my New Hampshire my wife and I have raised 3 kids and it's safe. New Hampshire is the very quiet state we stay out of the public's eye. The way we want it.
I noticed Minnesota wasn't mentioned. I know why! Too damn cold. Tax social security, impossible to get life insurance, and everything is too expensive.
@OldSchool no way,,, it was a wonderful blessing. I had a great career as a public servant and a stuard of the taxpayer's money. I'm not corrupt and am very proud of all the work I did. I'm also proud of the many great leaders I had the honor to work for. 10 years of my career was in WDC and was so very proud of our country and the dedicated people that served.
@@vlanza1999 Have to agree! Finally got on with a shipyard, only "real" job in my area! Real as in benefits, paid time off, and retirement. Pete Brown, There are job openings in federal agencies across the country. If you're interested in one, visit USAJOBS.gov
Nick here is a quiz question for you. Who was the artist who sang Thank You For Being A Friend? and what was his biggest hit? Try it without Google 😂 or help from the Mappy family😂😂😂😂. Great video again. As a Generation Xer, I delude myself into thinking I am retired, even though I am not, because I will continue to work to avoid perpetual boredom. By performing that type of psychology, I am less prone to thinking that I will have to work another 15 years. When I visited Boise 5 years ago, I actually thought that would be an excellent retirement venue. The weather is relatively good all year. You have 2 major biomes right at your doorstep. The cost of living is reasonable and it has a low crime rate. Cultural and recreational activities are commonplace. There is Bogus Basin for skiing outside of Boise and Sun Valley is not terribly far too. Downtown Boise has some excellent restaurants and shops. The river through town adds a nice riparian ecosystem reminiscent of the Northeast USA, so if you get tired of the parched landscape of the Great Basin, then you are minutes away from water. Also, the Pacific Ocean is 7 hours away. NH is awesome too, but I am partial to the mountain west. SD is nice around the Black Hills, but that is about it. The eastern part is devoid of any scenery sans the MO valley and is colder in the winter. Omaha, NE is good culturally and has awesome rock concerts. In fact, the scenery around the MO valley is nice there, with Loess Hills on the Iowa side. The city has some great architecture too. The biggest drawback there are the property taxes, which can easily eat away at a fixed income. Great video Nick, you will be retired before you know it.
Man YOU need a channel that's some awesome insight. I also think the mountain west and Colorado would be a great place to retire only if people could afford it... I have no idea who sings that song so I'm looking it up now. *two minutes later returns* Wow I had no idea that song had such a 70s vibe to it originally! I'm glad you made me look that up!
Nick Johnson That song came out in 1978 (Golden Girls) and it is by Andrew Gold. Andrew Gold had a bigger hit in 1977, called Lonely Boy. It is pretty cool and was his biggest hit. Thought about doing a You tube channel where I would be a Troubadour, but I need to write my own material more, because I cover multiple songs. Colorado is awesome, but the Denver area in particular, has skyrocketed in housing costs. After watching this, I looked up Boise real estate and was fazed with how prices have increased since 14. Not sure about the rest of the state as far as housing prices go, Idaho Falls or Coure de Lane (sp). Keep up the great work, I think you will eventually do the entire list of the worst places to retire.
Why wait until retirement. Boise is a very happening place for someone your age. There are concerts galore, really great college vibe, great tech center, tons of clubs, quirky downtown, and always a new event in the summer. Lyft is really big here, you dont even need a car. I love it here.
I was surprised to see New Hampshire on your list. I would not consider it to be cheap, especially southern NH where many of the towns have become suburbs for Boston. New Hampshire also has outrageous property taxes. I would much rather live in Maine than NH.
Hmmmmm. I don’t know about Hawaii as a contender here Nick,. The cost of living is extremely high, and expect to pay double or triple for what you’re used to in the mainland. It’s reported that you need $90K. A year at least to live comfortably in Hawaii.
I was looking for depressing, dry retirement state videos and then I saw my FAVORITE state CZcams guy!! Yay!!!! Keeping my sanity intact, thank you Nick….😂😅
Retirees are looking for access to family, cost of living, climate, health care, and things to do. Half of the places listed here fail. One of the places, Hawaii, often shows up on *worst* places to retire lists.
Here is my entire playlist about the United States: czcams.com/play/PLq-_cmf3H6yoRYg-ZZSFNFo4dBKxg85JC.html
I remember my last day of work, I turned off my alarm, unplugged my clock, and smiled. Best day ever.
Praying for that day 🙏
I'm only 21 and reading this makes me upset knowing I'm a few lifetimes away from that .
@@nine3seven it will go by very fast honey. Honestly, it's been 4 years now and I miss working. I never realized it was such a big part of my identity, now I just watch the world go by.
@JG Lee
Well if you have health and mental issues in your family history just keep working.
I just retired 15 years early.
@@nine3seven you know sometimes I wake up early and think I'm late for work. Don't be upset...the world is yours, having youth on your side is a plus. I'm going to be 62 soon and wish I could do it all again.
I watch several CZcams videos on how to trade in the stock market but haven't made any headstart because they are either talking some gibberish or sharing their story of how they made it and I do not want to make mistakes by taking risks in my own hands
@maria sandra What is the name of your broker and how do i connect with him or her ?
@maria sandra Wow that was easy, i found her website and left a message for her . i hope she reply me. thanks.
Retired at at age 56 in Tennessee. Loving it. Very low cost of living. No state tax. Great weather with real seasons. Crime rate in Memphis pulls down the state a bit but overall great place to live. Check out Chattanooga, Knoxville and Nashville- an all a short drive the all that us in the great smoky mountains.
Very lucky to have retired at 40.
Get to enjoy life at its fullest while still young.
And no....did not win the lotto....lol....a long career in the military, good planning, and living within acceptable means did the trick.
I retired at forty too! Still on point to have fun and do things without the pressure of employment; unless you want to.
What do you two do to stay busy? Hobbies? I'd just make videos all day if I could. And drive you guys nuts even more!
@@NickJohnson
My hobby is to watch your videos...lol.
Raising my daughters....critical age now of 13 year old twin girls...youngest is 9.
Crazy like the Mappy Family...lol
@@Wysiwyg43
I hear you. The freedom to be able to get a job as a hobby and not out of necessity is unreal.
@Gregory Gaspard
Lol
That's what I always said while I was in the service....lol.
And I live 10 minutes away from the CO border...so would be easy.
Now I don't want to....lol
Hey, Nick! I'm a Gen Xer and I retired at forty one after twenty years in law enforcement. Retirement drove me nuts! So, I went to work again part time in hotel housekeeping. I'm twelve years on. I have no plans to quit. It keeps me busy.
I'll never retire :)
You probably have some good stories. Email me I'm thinking about interviewing people about their cities 😉
So you can afford to spend your time doing basically anything you want, but you choose to continue working (unnecessarily). That sounds like a lack of imagination to me. It's certainly not a virtue because you're taking a job from someone else who actually needs it.
People sometimes can't comprehend having the "Volume" turned up for 20yrs, in Law Enforcement or the Military then retiring, getting bored, terrified to get lazy so you go find something that pays to exercise, which some think is "work"😂 or you go do something for purpose😊👍 it's called just enjoying life, sometimes not worrying about a 911 Domestic Call or looking for some WMD in the Middle of a Desert 🏜😒 Life is short, count the Blessing and enjoy the moments😊👏💪🙏☝👍
@@dlg5485 How old are you, son? Lol. Plenty of jobs are out there and the younger folks don't want to work anymore, in case you haven't noticed. Imagination has nothing to do with anything. The smartest people stay busy and active mentally and physically if they can all their lives. Seniors make better workers - they show up on time ready to go.
i dont want to live close to my family i have been a round them long enough
So you'd rather die alone?
@@alexanderbohart1550 what if he/she has a significant other? So no, that wouldn't be the case then
@@alexanderbohart1550
We all pretty much die alone unless you're about to crash with a plane load of screaming people.
Heck my dad died alone with 6 people in the house.
@@blackworldtraveler3711
Wow. I find that statement interesting.
Wow Lynn. Curious, interesting statement.
I retire this Thursday oct 22 I will be 39yo. Im so excited leaving California and going to Indiana. Drink beer grow a beard and coach youth sports.
Sweeeeeeeeet!!!!
Are Yu gonna assistant coach Wrestling. 🙂
I might do some of that. I was a high school Wrestler.
@@SunnyIlha basketball or Soccer
Not necessarily in that order. Congrats and welcome to the Midwest.
Very young to retire, lucky.
Say what you will about the South but, people don't usually retire and move up North. Peach state resident, no shade on the North Love visiting there. Great food and so many beautiful States and areas there.
Yeah hardly anyone does that. We want to get warmer as we get older
I'm a "Northerner" who vacations often in the South and I agree 100% with you!
Why the hell do you recommend hawaii when it's the highest cost of living
I lived in Hawaii decades ago- it has gotten really expensive since then.
I do think our good friend who s3nds us these great episodes errored here.
I think, though, that there were certain reasons to name Hawai'i.
For older Seniors:
You pay no heating bills at all whatsoever.
You never buy cool to cold weather clothing. At all.
Every single yard of shoreline beach is PUBLIC.
The WEATHER is total absolute Paradise Heavenly.
The AIR is CLEAN.
It's GREEN and Lush.
At still within 25° of the equator,
It takes ETERNITY for it to get to 11am in the morning.
The people are FRIENDLY.
For a mainlander choosing the Islands, it's actually rather exotic.
If I could still afford it, I would move back to mybeautifulislandsand my university in a second!
@@conniecrawford5231
Connie I'll hope you win a $1.00 lottery ticket.
Don't forget me now when You win!
😉
California is now
Yes Hawaii is a best retired just buy condo small place is good enough for retired. Don’t need car lived here, weather is so good all year
Annie Wabin which city in Hawaii did you retire, are condos affordable?
I'm 71, already retired, and I have a request: Nick, please STOP singing. It's making my hearing aids whistle into my head.
Is that singing ? I thought someone had stepped on a cat’s tail.
@@zeeeman8744 Yes definitely a cat's tail
Keep on singin', my friend!
agreed lol
You can turn off a hearing aid can't you but I can't turn off my pacemaker and it makes my heart beat irregular
Tennessee and Kentucky have short winters and longer summers that are not as humid as further south. Most of your picks have unbearably long summers or winters. For those not interested in migrating every few months, these are good options. Taxes are low and the people are friendly.
I'm curious about KY. It was mentioned elsewhere TN didn't make it because of the high crime rates.
@@nangee2990 Once you recover from the culture shock, people in Kentucky are generally good people and very friendly. They would give you the last shirt off their back if you needed one. The hills and beautiful horse farms make this a wonderful state to call home.
There is no way Florida weather is better than California.
Hell no!!!!
I'm thinking of retiring to Panama. A couple of million in the bank at 55 and I can live pretty well until I die.
What the hell is Pickleball? I hope they don't have that in Panama.
@@JohnDaker_singer RICH OLD PEOPLE PLAY IT. IT IS TENNIS FOR OLD PEOPLE.
you dont even need that much down there. I took about 20 steps in Panama once while on a hike in costa rica but i had the shits cause the lobster place CALLED MAXI'S (dont ever go there everyone) - got me sick. So I had to stop the hike and go back to near the van and shit in the woods while watching out for every random spider and snake that can be found in a Costa Rican jungle at midnight.
Nick Johnson Oh man that’s rough Nick ... I had that once when I was in Guanajuato...no lobster there but I had to put my toilet paper in the freezer
What does freezing toilet paper do?
I'm 55 years old and just getting started. A study shows that you die after retirement if you just sit around doing nothing.
I just founded a technology start-up.
U die if u retire or not..
Good luck young man.
You have to stay busy who wants to stay home and do nothing? You have to retire in a place where theres good weather and theres enty to do
I agree. I’m shocked at the people now that are trying to retire at 30 and 40. Seriously? That was my most energetic and money making years. At 59, I’m still going strong and self employed with my 16 year business. Nice to work but be able to take time off when you want. Best of both worlds.
@anne smith Which beach state?
My aunt retired to Idaho but left after two years cuz it’s too cold and old ppl don’t like to shovel snow and it cost more than she expected. So then we all had to help her box up her junk and haul it down to Arizona. Hope she stays there.
Good to here. Idahos a fucking freeze zone. I live there. Uggg. Moving to the gulf coast next summer
If you come to Idaho to live hear, only one requirement criteria. If your liberal , Drop your liberal ideology and embrace the conservative ideology, this will keep Idaho great for generations to come
Interesting that Hawaii is #4, even though it has the absolute highest cost of living of all states. I'm also surprised that Texas isn't on the list at all!
Some things are best kept secret. In fact, most things are. ;)
Florida isn't one . That's for sure . Unless you enjoy constant Road Work & never ending Development ? Oh ! And LA like Traffic , High Housing Costs & Low Pay .
Florida is no paradise now
I'm very surprised Texas didn't make this list, yet Hawaii did. You would have to be rich to retire in Hawaii.
I was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, but I retired in Central Texas. Money was the deal breaker.
Yes. Static income. It must be so carefully spent just to live day by day.
@@howellwong11
Definitely. Static income = major reality check.
@Awesome Randomguy Yes, Hawaii is more expensive than California.
@@howellwong11 Oh, yeah...😬👍
Both retirement and moving out in your 20’s will be a myth in 60 years
I hear people are living at home after college now that's great if you're happy but sad if it's not by choice. But in Europe people don't move out until they're married so that's like 35 and in Asia they never move out
Nick Johnson that’s the catch with Asian girls. They’re fine as hell, but the come with that old saggy baggage
Brandan Miller in 60 years the concept of a habitable earth may be a myth.
only if you're good will you go to heaven - otherwise you'll go to Hell (or you'll already be in hell, if you're still around on earth then)
of course not, where can they go? those countries are too densely populated (that's why so many come here) we're next!
retired at 57 3 months ago in....Clearwater Florida awesome area
@Hello Dtech, how are you doing??😘
@@mavisnyame7638 Good and you?
@@dtechvinnie Awesome
thank you
@@mavisnyame7638 your welcome anytime you wanna chat
@Dtech hope we gonna be friends right????@@dtechvinnie
👍 Great Retirement video, I like to spend Jan. and Feb. in Florida. It cost the same as far as eating and what not and as far as lodging goes it is not that bad if you are on a long term stay plan at a hotel. And you can move around like I do, 1 month in Naples and then 1 month in Sarasota ~ retirement is great. 😊 My home port is in Michigan
Hey Gary
New Hampshire property tax is outragious..
I live in NH as a retiree and it is very expensive. Rents and real estate property tax are ridiculous.
I am looking at Florida, Alabama and Texas as retirement destinations. Just found out TX has extremely high property taxes but you get a break after age 65. Alabama looks much much better for taxes overall.
dirtwhisperer Thanks for the tip! 60 in southern GA & lookin. Might stay put. SD, MT, ID, WY, ND still on list. ME, NH, CO, OR, TX are wiped. Lol.
@@SniperLogic Stay away from Jersey bud. People here can't afford to retire here which is why they move. This state charges home owners an exit tax for selling their home and moving out of state.
property taxes are highest in country..8k per annum for a basic 2br 250k home
if your property taxes are lower that town will hire cops to write expensive speeding tickets..46mph in a 45mph can easily run a couple of hundred
Awesome video! I retired December 2019 and looking to move out of California next year. So glad to see two of the places I considered on this list: South Carolina and Georgia! I am encouraged! I so love being retired...it is the life!
I live in Georgia, and there's so much old people. NO wonder why so many people retire here :/
Is it one big handicapped parking spot?
@@NickJohnson NO! I live in GA & love❤ it! I've also lived in TN/FL/SC & MA. GA is beautiful but SC was by far the best, FL the PITS!!!
BOTH, Georgia and Florida are the best states in my opinion, happy I’m from Georgia and Florida is next door.👌🤪😎
Nick Johnson lots of them lol
Nick may I ask why Tennessee didn't make the list? 3rd lowest taxes. Dirt cheap cost of living and warm climate. It was the crime rate wasn't it?
It was 12th behind Arizona. It is dangerous surprisingly. Not many people outside the general area know how dangerous TN actually is. Do you live there?
Nashville, Chattanooga, And Knoxville is Violent too.
Neck of the Woods Updated Yes only the poor areas. The crime is not as rampant nor dangerous as Memphis is.
Dionne; True I already knew that
Islam is taking over there!
Little known fact===
The Dakotas have the lowest STD rate and no cases of HIV.
So go crazy Grandpa. !!!!
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hahahha Awesome comment
Arizona summers are extremally hard on old people.
Excellent video! I was hoping Tennessee would make the list! That’s where I’m thinking about.
you should sub you'll love it.
Good video, thank you. I'm 68 and planning on retiring at 70 in Louisiana where I recently moved after living in New York state for 35 years. So glad I got out of New York for the reasons you give (taxes and weather, although the crime rate here is equally bad). TIP: Don't rely on a state's overall hospitalization quality rating to make that a decision factor for retirement. Healthcare quality varies greatly from hospital to hospital and can range from very good to very bad even in the same city. Also, some parts of a state can be far different from other parts -- for example, northern Louisiana (boring) is not at all similar to southern Louisiana (New Orleans) in any way except heat and humidity.
My grandfather is 81 and still working as a college teacher.
"Super helpful for retirement planning! It's great to know the best states to relax and enjoy retirement.
If I was retiring with heart condition, might consider being near the Cleveland Clinic.
If genetics point to cancer, might live near Mayo or John's Hopkins. If undecided, Florida seems to cater to senior Med needs quite well.
Good! You have it planned out
Everyone knows that old people are supposed to retire to Miami Beach like on "The Golden Girls". After that comes eating at Denny's, bagel shops, crashing the car into buildings, and running over pedestrians without even noticing.
Hell ya
I don't agree with the "best" weather statistics because not everyone likes to live somewhere that is not cold. I would like to live somewhere where it snows a lot.
I did Subscribed..... and Very informative... Funny 🤣👍
Cool yay!
😂😂😂 that singing is too funny and I like the golden girls
I watched all the GG episodes as a kid with my grandparents back in the day.
Yeah... Idaho is gorgeous and has a lot going for it, but like the entire Pacific Northwest, it's very cloudy during the winter months... if you love sunshine, better give that some thought.
Yes! I’ve lived in the PNW for 23 years and the long rainy winters are a drag. Looking to retire somewhere with more sunshine.
I aged incredibly just watching this video.
Nebraska has sky high taxes, terrible weather and nothing to do, otherwise its pretty good.
I love it here in Georgia! Tax benefits are extra great for Veterans.
Yay! Are you a native Georgian?
I'm native Georgian lol
prettyshamarlee How is the weather, humidity, housing prices . I’m interested in Savannah
I’m a Georgian, I thought Georgia taxes u
Any place but the Treasure Valley would be a great place to retire! The city of Boise is no longer that little city surrounded by farms. The price of living and the traffic have increased 100 fold in the last decade. This past election saw the defeat of three local mayors and one that decided not to run. Why you ask? Locals are fed up with exponential growth and price of living!!!
I can't help but say that you pointing that "no one else is thinking of retiring in Idaho at least not yet" demonstrates that it can't be number 1
You should do most affordable states that dont tax on SS or SSDI to retire. For people who aren't rich or have a good pension. There are some good states that have alot of safe areas to retire that aren't on this list. For example, Northwest Arkansas, MS coast north of hwy 10 for flood reasons. Some parts in WI, etc. Also healthcare facilities are important. Thanks for this video anyway.
People could google that though ;) this is just strictly entertainment Pauly. Or infotainment I suppose.
Tennessee is another great place to retire. No state or city tax. Not to cold or hot. Plenty of places to visit.
Warren buffet bought a home years back Alabama Sears Catalog made a pile paid 1200. Today 120k ya low cost in south
However Sears went down the stock lost all back
I was born and raised in NJ. My parents thought it was a great idea to move to SC. I told them that's not a place to live, that's a place to visit ONLY. I was still in high school and was looking forward to graduating with my class😭 parents just don't understand 😭
SC is great for retirement, but horrific for young people who want to make a ton of money
Truth I live in SC I will consign that
there is good money to be made in Sc.
Lots of Money does not equal happiness 🇺🇸
Nick... You're a fricking riot! I love your sense of humor. 😁👍
Kelly ❤️
2021 update: housing prices in South Dakota are no longer cheap. We sold a four bedroom, four bath, 2 story house in Iowa for $X, and bought a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, ranch house in BFE South Dakota for $X + $1000. No kidding.
It seems like economic and Budgetary considerations drove your picks. For me, climatic considerations are very important: I need Warm and Dry. Utah was your dryest choice, but it is not as warm as Arizona or New Mexico - two states that I am very surprised were not on your list. I can NOT handle humid weather!!!
Yes mostly money but some people like snow some hate it - humid isn't so bad for me but I hate gray
Randomly firing synapses spit out a video idea for you. The US has a few territories. Virgin Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, etc.
what are you trying to say? spit it out.
Lol! Love your channel and all your videos!!! They are actually very thoughtful and data filled but hilarious at the same time. Bravo!
Outdoor activities?! Wheelchairs don't navigate trails well. 🤷♀️
@Hello Tim how are you doing?
Thanks a lot for naming Idaho number one. Our infrastructure is overwhelmed already.
No worries Lori
I agree with everything except AL and FL as #3 and #2....unless you are used to hazy, hot and humid weather for most of the year you could not pay me to move to either one of these states
I know I hate that shit
Good. Florida is full.
Florida summers suck and they are long!🥵
The "Sun ☀️ Belt" States are generally the best States to retire because the awesome weather and the suburban sprawls really helps strengthen the joints of our older citizens👴🧓.
“When you start to croon, it makes me swoon.” Love your voice, Nick because it always makes for a smiley, sunny day, even if the skies are gray. The tuneless parts are the very best. Thanks for making us laugh and teaching us a few things about our huge country.
I can't believe you had Hawaii as a best state to retire in as it is the most expensive state cost of living period! I live in Nevada with no State income tax and being in Douglas County reasonable property taxes/low sales taxes! Our hospital in Carson City is the best cardio doctors in the area as well as preventive medicine.
Then you'll like the best county in every state video I did Bruce!
If New Hampshire and Vermont are top-ranked states in almost everything according to these videos, then why are people leaving? Why does Vermont need to pay people to move there?
Not much to do in VT, taxes are high, weather is cold and they voted Bernie Sanders, a professed Socialist in over and over. Nuf said.
I live in NH. Cost of living is high, weather sucks, property taxes are 3rd highest in the nation. Crime is low but rising, seatbelts and vehicle insurance not required. Don't need a permit to own a gun.
VT is gorgeous. So is NH. But there aren't many well-paying jobs in either of them (southern NH doesn't count, it's basically Boston). Hanging out in the woods, reading books, is great but the demographic that enjoys that on a daily basis is limited.
Lmao I thought this video wasn’t made yet I’ve been commenting all over new videos
Cool!
Unless you live in a trailer which many residents live..new hampshire has the highest property taxes in the US
Cost of living in Hawaii depends on which Island you pick. Oahu / Honolulu is the worst. But if you are retired military you can use the PX / Commissary. Big Island is cheaper, the other, smaller Islands cheap too, except the groceries. Idaho may be cheap anywhere but Boise. Boise cost of housing sky high. You didn't list Texas. I think Rio Grande Valley is best. You can live here 12 months a year but many do snow bird. We have a camper to take North. But we are staying here in Texas this summer because of the pandemic. Cost of living in our County in Harlingen / Brownsville / South Padre Island is lowest in the Nation. Good healthcare. Many Seniors RV and mobile home parks. Great fishing
You forgot to take into consideration one retiree "benefit" and that is a pension. Several states your mentioned had no or low social security taxes. However, outside of Florida many of your 10 best DO tax an out of state pension plan. Big difference when your pension is the biggest part of your retirement income.
Damn. Which states don't tax pensions? Wait I just looked it up. Some I mentioned do and some do not. Good to know.
SC, AL, GA, FL are the only ones I'd be interested in.
Fair. Why not the others?
@@NickJohnson
I'm a southerner and live (retired) in NC. I wouldn't care to live any further north than I do now. Have lived in Arizona, SC, FL and here. Just a sunbelt person!
I'm for the warm weather too nothing north of interest and nothing west (too expensive)
The best state to retire in, is the State of Financial Freedom! Be totally out of debt, and have your updated housing right sized, a good reliable late model auto, and good health insurance. If you do this, you can retire comfortably. This is my plan and it's worked well for me now for 4 years. It doesn't matter which area of the country you live in, you can travel to where you want to go, this helps break up the routine.
Great points so many people live outside their means!
I'm there!
Property taxes make a huge difference! Some states rape you with exorbitant property taxes.
I never realized how abused Rose was by those others bullies! Lol. And I don’t know why I know all the words to that song. Great video! Thank you.
It didn't really bother Rose - dumb! And Blanche was a loosy goosy!
How about best states to be successful in
like wherever people have good jobs?
San Francosco ;)
SF is a horrible horrible place
Nick Johnson in what aspect? I spent 5 days in SF and literally had a lot of fun you can be in embarcadero rd for hours and don’t get bored that’s why I asked in what aspect because as a tourist had a lot of fun and there’s even people from all over the world that go there for vacation
Nick Johnson How DARE you. SF is a place of beauty and diversity, you bigot.
I recently learned SD does have pickleball. What a revolting name. Just what seniors need: a game that stresses the joints.
You forgot the best place on Earth, Maine. The only place better than Maine is Nova Scotia. Will you guys ever get it right, Maine is the best place for everything.
I adore Maine...but hate the snow❄
Shhhh! Let's keep it quiet. But honestly older people can't shovel or pay for heat or chain up. So Maine is great until you're 60 then time to bounce.
Nick Johnson, you’re not boring.........at all!!!Lol
I work too much :(
Nick, you're earning your retirement!! Good job❤️
Good video Nick, sad to see Michigan didn't make the list. Please tell Mappy get well soon buddy from me.
Mappy says he's fine already good poisoning I guess he's already done the next video on the most diverse states... and Juan says hola to Mike too.
He missed out the Big Island of Hawaii, still affordable, grass fed beef, local fruits and produces , fish, etc. not to mention best weather.
Lol I like how the description is just the script for the video
I live in laconia NH in weirs beach. Love my New Hampshire my wife and I have raised 3 kids and it's safe. New Hampshire is the very quiet state we stay out of the public's eye. The way we want it.
Can you do a video on places outside of the US for Americans to retire to? I want out of this mess.
@Hello Mike how are you doing??
Nick,Mappy & Me taking a road trip!!!
you can not retire cheap in any state cheaply where you have a winter the utility bills will kill you !
you have a money management problem. i heated got hot water dryed cloths and cooked for about 80 dollars a month in michigan and mi is very cold
I’m GEN Xer and i retired at 38 on SSDI after working for the government for many years.
Thank you, very good job. I learned a lot
I noticed Minnesota wasn't mentioned. I know why! Too damn cold. Tax social security, impossible to get life insurance, and everything is too expensive.
Like all of your videos
Watching this one now
All are interesting
Mappies my guy !
I'm a Gen Xer and maybe someday I'll be able to retire. I highly doubt it though.
Start saving now you'd be surprised how quickly it adds up if you automatically take it out of your check and don't touch it or look at it
you'd be surprised how quickly it goes if you get laid off & they keep raising the retirement age for S.S. - highly doubt it is right!
Get a federal government job. 20 years and you'll have a lifetime annuity.
@OldSchool no way,,, it was a wonderful blessing. I had a great career as a public servant and a stuard of the taxpayer's money. I'm not corrupt and am very proud of all the work I did. I'm also proud of the many great leaders I had the honor to work for. 10 years of my career was in WDC and was so very proud of our country and the dedicated people that served.
@@vlanza1999 Have to agree! Finally got on with a shipyard, only "real" job in my area! Real as in benefits, paid time off, and retirement. Pete Brown, There are job openings in federal agencies across the country. If you're interested in one, visit USAJOBS.gov
Nick please don't retire from signing 🙏
singing? whats your favorite song?
Nick Johnson Bleach ost 13
Nick here is a quiz question for you.
Who was the artist who sang Thank You For Being A Friend? and what was his biggest hit? Try it without Google 😂 or help from the Mappy family😂😂😂😂.
Great video again. As a Generation Xer, I delude myself into thinking I am retired, even though I am not, because I will continue to work to avoid perpetual boredom. By performing that type of psychology, I am less prone to thinking that I will have to work another 15 years.
When I visited Boise 5 years ago, I actually thought that would be an excellent retirement venue. The weather is relatively good all year. You have 2 major biomes right at your doorstep. The cost of living is reasonable and it has a low crime rate.
Cultural and recreational activities are commonplace. There is Bogus Basin for skiing outside of Boise and Sun Valley is not terribly far too. Downtown Boise has some excellent restaurants and shops.
The river through town adds a nice riparian ecosystem reminiscent of the Northeast USA, so if you get tired of the parched landscape of the Great Basin, then you are minutes away from water.
Also, the Pacific Ocean is 7 hours away.
NH is awesome too, but I am partial to the mountain west. SD is nice around the Black Hills, but that is about it. The eastern part is devoid of any scenery sans the MO valley and is colder in the winter. Omaha, NE is good culturally and has awesome rock concerts. In fact, the scenery around the MO valley is nice there, with Loess Hills on the Iowa side. The city has some great architecture too. The biggest drawback there are the property taxes, which can easily eat away at a fixed income.
Great video Nick, you will be retired before you know it.
Man YOU need a channel that's some awesome insight. I also think the mountain west and Colorado would be a great place to retire only if people could afford it...
I have no idea who sings that song so I'm looking it up now.
*two minutes later returns* Wow I had no idea that song had such a 70s vibe to it originally! I'm glad you made me look that up!
Nick Johnson That song came out in 1978 (Golden Girls) and it is by Andrew Gold.
Andrew Gold had a bigger hit in 1977, called Lonely Boy. It is pretty cool and was his biggest hit.
Thought about doing a You tube channel where I would be a Troubadour, but I need to write my own material more, because I cover multiple songs.
Colorado is awesome, but the Denver area in particular, has skyrocketed in housing costs.
After watching this, I looked up Boise real estate and was fazed with how prices have increased since 14.
Not sure about the rest of the state as far as housing prices go, Idaho Falls or Coure de Lane (sp).
Keep up the great work, I think you will eventually do the entire list of the worst places to retire.
Kyu Tee Lee Thanks I did not know that regarding the Golden Girls Theme.
Peace
Why wait until retirement. Boise is a very happening place for someone your age. There are concerts galore, really great college vibe, great tech center, tons of clubs, quirky downtown, and always a new event in the summer. Lyft is really big here, you dont even need a car. I love it here.
Well.. I'd seriously disagree with about half these.. but ok..
Where to move to near a casino because I have to work at one.
Thinking of my retirement 60 years before
Music is amazing! Who is singing?? 👀👀
haha a superstar singer.
GEEZ !! There goes that BOOMING background NOISE AGAIN :( PLEASE consider a NIX on the Noise :(
I was surprised to see New Hampshire on your list. I would not consider it to be cheap, especially southern NH where many of the towns have become suburbs for Boston. New Hampshire also has outrageous property taxes. I would much rather live in Maine than NH.
Hmmmmm. I don’t know about Hawaii as a contender here Nick,.
The cost of living is extremely high, and expect to pay double or triple for what you’re used to in the mainland. It’s reported that you need $90K. A year at least to live comfortably in Hawaii.
Very disappointed you didn't pick Texas. I think you better look again!
Please leave the singing to Andrew Gold. "Lonely Boy" was his biggest hit.
anthony ill sing all day. yeah.
Love the singing! It's a signature of your channel.
Maybe I need to sing for a whole video! Oh wait I did and no one watched it czcams.com/video/uB5jZbFfiFE/video.html
I was looking for depressing, dry retirement state videos and then I saw my FAVORITE state CZcams guy!! Yay!!!!
Keeping my sanity intact, thank you Nick….😂😅
Ok, How can SC be the 10th worst AND the 10th best states to retire??? What happened to the other 30 states?
Retirees are looking for access to family, cost of living, climate, health care, and things to do. Half of the places listed here fail. One of the places, Hawaii, often shows up on *worst* places to retire lists.
Beginning Jan 1, 2023 Iowa will have no tax on retirement income.