State by state median income, COL analysis and quality of life:

[dreamofmonterey]

Originally Posted by ram2

I know many of the tourist towns in Michigan get away with paying summer help little/no benefits. So even in non-RTW states you still have low paid jobs with little to no benefits.

That is true in any predominantly labeled "retirement state". You see this in Florida and S. Carolina especially beach or resort areas, will not have decent wages because there is little infrastructure.

Also good to know if you want to open a gift shoppe or restaurant going towards retirement, you have to know the demographics before starting a business as your employees and success will stem from the local resources, or lack thereof.

[dreamofmonterey]

Originally Posted by GraniteStater

Most of the RTW states have lost jobs and have much higher poverty rates in many cases. Much of it comes down to educational attainment.

We have alot more RTW states now too, which isnt good for those young people relocating and looking for decent employment.