Which State Should You Retire In? Let This Ranked List Guide You

49. New York

Cost of living: 22% above the U.S. average

Population: 19.54 million

Best city: Great Neck

PRO: Great Neck is one of the top retirement spots in the country, located on the northern side of Long Island. It’s also the #1 place to retire in New York.

CON: The affordability is 50 out of 50, which is why it’s placed as 49 on this list. So while it’s a popular retirement spot, it looks like it’s more for the wealthy folk.