Cape Coral, Florida

• Cost of living for seniors: 2.4% below the national average
• State’s tax rating for retirees: Most Tax-Friendly

With its alluring climate and advantageous tax status, the sunshine state is chock-full of popular retirement destinations. And many of our favorite retirement spots in the State can be found along the Gulf Coast, including Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and Punta Gorda.

But Cape Coral’s metro region also incorporates Fort Myers, another fantastic place to consider for your golden years.

But what we really love about this charming place is that it has unique waterway access, offering over 400 miles of canals for all your fishing, boating, and water sports pursuits.

And land lovers can appreciate the area’s beaches, tennis, golfing, parks, and many other recreational delights.