Bankrate’s study, published July 31, used public and private datasets to rank all 50 states based on metrics including affordability, overall well-being, cost and quality of healthcare, weather and crime.
Here are the 10 best states to retire:
1. Iowa
2. Delaware
3. West Virginia
4. Missouri
5. Mississippi
6. Wyoming
7. Pennsylvania
8. Florida
9. Hawaii
10. Nebraska
Here are the 10 worst states to retire, starting with the lowest-ranked state:
1. Alaska
2. New York
3. California
4. Washington
5. Massachusetts
6. North Dakota
7. Texas
8. Colorado
9. Maryland
10. Louisiana
