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Old 07-13-2013, 09:33 PM
 
Location: Close to Mexico
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Thank you for the helpful replies!
I am surprised that outdoor comfort is not taken into consideration somewhat in the Best Places To Retire lists.
My DH will be driving from where we currently live in central Va. to major cities and towns in MD, DC, NC, SC and in VA. He probably will not have to travel too frequently, but he will be driving, when he does.
It makes sense to move, as we are now empty nesters and our house and mortgage are too big. So the desire is to move to the most reasonable area for us, re: temperature, air quality, humidity and friendliness etc., and in proximity to DH's travel. So we need to stay in one of those states, or very close by.
We hope to be able to stay through retirement, but perhaps that is asking too much. The job my DH is probably leaving serviced the whole US, but we have stayed here to be close to family. We were just readying ourselves to put the house on the market and move to a better climate, close to water etc., when this new job opportunity came up, which we are thankful for.
DH for example had considered the Asheville, NC area, until we saw the air quality. Western VA area may be where we end up, but I have been searching for other options.
I will definitely check out the link provided by Rebek56.
Thanks for everyones consideration! ��
Surprised no mention of East Tennessee. Hands down the winner on taxes and cost of living. 4 great seasons for weather, I have never experienced bad air quality in my times there, though Kingsport can smell from the chemical plant there. And its centrally located to all the areas you listed. It can be humid, but since it doesn't get that hot, it's not a big deal. Nothing like SC or some of the others.
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Old 07-14-2013, 08:53 AM
 
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Surprised no mention of East Tennessee. Hands down the winner on taxes and cost of living. 4 great seasons for weather, I have never experienced bad air quality in my times there, though Kingsport can smell from the chemical plant there. And its centrally located to all the areas you listed. It can be humid, but since it doesn't get that hot, it's not a big deal. Nothing like SC or some of the others.
Be aware that sales tax can be quite high in Tennessee (as much as 9.75%), depending upon municipality.
http://www.taxrates.com/state-rates/tennessee/

Sometimes no-tax states will get their share of your income one way or another!!
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Old 07-14-2013, 11:08 AM
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Location: North Monterey County
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None of those lists include the quality of nursing home care.

Or the cost of it.
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Old 07-14-2013, 03:22 PM
 
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Good find, and a fairly sophisticated analysis. My thought is that over the years we posters in this Retirement Forum have pretty much made those same points regarding the limitations of "best places to retire" lists. The best among us are pretty good analyists, I think.
My zero idea is what I did and not by choice:

Got an early retirement and said yes to it and there were zero jobs in MA.
I also was single and only 50 and did need to work so I did move into the Sunshine state.

The positive I did get a good job and bought a new home cheap in 1999 and no income tax.

The bad the summer rains and storms however, at least if I am really wanting to I could move.

I also did read all these dream articles but got here because I had to move and this was my
best choice. Easy noway but I did need a job and a house to live in.

My dream state was Arizona but I may always visit there.
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