As such, the top three states for retirees were found to be South Dakota in third; Florida in second; and Wyoming in first.

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The analysis found that the best states to retire are largely in the Mountain West, Upper Midwest and Northeast. These regions tend to have good senior healthcare, low cost of living and low personal ...

It’s easy to see why Florida is one of America’s most popular retirement destinations, assuming they can afford it.

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