10. Oregon
- Cost-of-living index: 130.1
- Average one-bedroom rent (January 2022): $1,114
Oregon is known for its landscape diversity and many outdoor recreational opportunities, including beautiful lakes, lush forests, and scenic bikeways. From the impressive Mount Hood to the deep Carter Lake, Beaver State is definitely a paradise for outdoor lovers.
But while Oregon may offer some great places to explore during your golden years, its overall living costs are high. According to the latest data, its population has increased by more than 10% in the previous ten years. Yet, the state has fewer than 1.81 million housing units, which pretty much explains the high cost of living there. If your retirement income only comes from Social Security checks, you may want to avoid moving there.
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.