9. Florida
- Cost-of-living index: 100.3
- Average one-bedroom rent (January 2022): $1,434
Florida is known for Miami Beach, the Everglades, and the Magic Kingdom. Nicknamed the Sunshine State, it’s also famous for its beaches, sunshine, and theme parks. The great diversity of the people who have relocated here from all over the globe is what fuels Florida’s continuing changes.
The state has also been the top retirement destination in America, but life there doesn’t come cheap. Sure, there are less expensive areas to retire, but not in America’s most loved beach paradises. Sorry, beach lovers, but this state is a big no for those living on just a Social Security check.
Keep reading to find other coveted coasts where retiring is more expensive than Florida!
I left Taxachusetts 50 years ago. Moved to Alaska!!!! Best thing I ever did. No personal State income tax!!! No State sales tax. Yes it gets cold and dark in winter. But summers are beautiful. Warmth and all the sunlight. It’s home!!!!!! HOME is where you make it. Playing golf at midnight is awesome!!! Each year eligible citizens get a Permanent Fund Dividend check from the State from the oil revenues received from oil revenue taxes. But the best part is the beauty of it all. Hunting, fishing, scenery, the people. It’s just different from the Lower 48!!!!!
That isn’t a picture of Washington. That is Washington, DC. Duh???
You forgot Texas. Even the winter Texans commented on how higher prices are, then at home.
Take me off the Lists!
By the way, Washington D.C. is not in the state of Washington. The Washington Monument shown in the picture is in Washington D.C.