15 Best States to Retire In
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11. Arizona
If you are a warm, dry climate lover, this is the state for you. In Arizona, there’s about 286 days of sunshine per year, fewer than 11 inches of rainfall and temperatures that almost never fall below freezing in most areas. There is plenty of outdoor activity seniors can participate in, and you will have no trouble finding friends in various particularly active senior communities. However, sometimes summers can be brutally hot, so it might be a concern for some seniors.
Cost of living in Arizona is about 5% below the national average, and income and property taxes are generally relatively low.
