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

South Dakota

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Affordability: 26

Quality of Life: 27

Health Care: 7

Although South Dakota is in the middle when it comes to overall affordability, it’s one of the more expensive when it comes to the annual costs of in-home services. While South Dakota isn’t going to offer a lot of indoor culture — it ranks pretty low in terms of museums per capita — this midwestern state is home to two larger-than-life historical monuments: Crazy Horse Memorial and the iconic Mt. Rushmore.

It is also #2 for having the highest percentage of the workforce aged 65 or older, which is great if you’re considering working part-time in your retirement.