Asheville vs Greenville vs Chattanooga for retirement (living, cost, state)
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I am getting closer to retirement age and want to relocate to a place with a good vibe, things to do, good healthcare and low cost of living. These. 3 cities seem to have a lot going for them. I also like scenery and restaurants. All the good stuff for a single male searching for a place in my golden years. Thank in advance for your replies
Asheville -
cons: way higher cost for housing and in a smaller metro population region with less job variety
pros: tucked in the most beautiful area of these 3, although Chattanooga is very close. The scenery is spectacular. Amazing food and bar scene for its size, and not far from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the stunning peaks of Western North Carolina's ski country.
Chattanooga -
cons: a popular tourist destination, and summer gridlock at the I-24/I-75 connector is a real pain
pros: a distinct city that feels larger than the other 2, and has an older "vintage" sort of character to some of its neighborhoods. Downtown feels larger than it is, and has many amenities for a downtown to keep it vibrant. A fast-growing city for tech and agencies, and close access to outdoor activities with the TN river right there and the mountains within a few minutes. Also, Tennessee has zero state income tax.
Greenville -
cons: a bit more sprawling than the other 2. Fastest growing by a bit
pros: beautiful downtown with a ton of amenities and growing food and bar scene. closer to the mountains and the coast, and bigger cities (Charlotte/Atlanta). A good economy getting diverse
Asheville -
cons: way higher cost for housing and in a smaller metro population region with less job variety
pros: tucked in the most beautiful area of these 3, although Chattanooga is very close. The scenery is spectacular. Amazing food and bar scene for its size, and not far from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the stunning peaks of Western North Carolina's ski country.
Chattanooga -
cons: a popular tourist destination, and summer gridlock at the I-24/I-75 connector is a real pain
pros: a distinct city that feels larger than the other 2, and has an older "vintage" sort of character to some of its neighborhoods. Downtown feels larger than it is, and has many amenities for a downtown to keep it vibrant. A fast-growing city for tech and agencies, and close access to outdoor activities with the TN river right there and the mountains within a few minutes. Also, Tennessee has zero state income tax.
Greenville -
cons: a bit more sprawling than the other 2. Fastest growing by a bit
pros: beautiful downtown with a ton of amenities and growing food and bar scene. closer to the mountains and the coast, and bigger cities (Charlotte/Atlanta). A good economy getting diverse
The man is retiring. He doesn't care about state income tax. What he does care about, is buying his basic needs, and Tennessee has a god awful sales tax, because they don't have an income tax.
Retirees seem to really like South Carolina for tax reasons. Also South Carolina is a bit warmer and has more beach, which I think appeals to older people more, than NC.
The man is retiring. He doesn't care about state income tax. What he does care about, is buying his basic needs, and Tennessee has a god awful sales tax, because they don't have an income tax.
Retirees seem to really like South Carolina for tax reasons. Also South Carolina is a bit warmer and has more beach, which I think appeals to older people more, than NC.
Why would retirees not care about income taxes - taxes still apply to a lot of retirement incomes. A lot depends on how much you get and what the taxes are on those sources of income.
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