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

New Mexico

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Affordability: 37

Quality of Life: 45

Health Care: 38

So, New Mexico does not rank highly on this list, for several reasons — it hits #48 when it comes to people ages 65 and older in the workforce, and also ranks the highest of all 50 states when it comes to the highest property crime rates in the U.S. New Mexico might be nicknamed the Land of Enchantment, but retirement in this particular state doesn’t sound all that enchanting.

New Mexico is undoubtedly beautiful. It just might not be the best choice to spend your golden years.