All 50 States Ranked: Worst to Best States to Retire In

California

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Affordability: 38

Quality of Life: 25

Health Care: 19

Unsurprisingly, California ranks really poorly when it comes to cost. It hits #49 when considering the adjusted cost of living, making it one of the most expensive states in the nation. That’s clearly not ideal for retirement.

The state is, however, ranked #1 when considering the most theaters per capita, and it’s #2 for highest life expectancy. So, you’ll live longer and be very entertained — but you’ll definitely pay extra for that privilege.