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

Idaho

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Affordability: 13

Quality of Life: 19

Health Care: 30

Idaho! You wouldn’t think about this potato state as a great choice for retirement — I mean, unless you love potatoes as much as I do — but it clocks in at #9, so it has some good things going for it!

Idaho is great for a slower pace of life, pretty scenery, and it lands solidly in the top half of the U.S. for both affordability and quality of life. This is a state you should absolutely visit before you settle on, though, as the small-town midwest vibe isn’t for everyone.