10 Best Midwest Towns You Can Live on Social Security.

Welcome back, everyone! Today, we’re diving into the heart of the United States to uncover the top 10 Midwest cities that are perfect for budget living! 🌟 Join us as we explore these hidden gems where you can enjoy a fulfilling retirement on Social Security alone. From Sioux Falls' senior-friendly perks to Worthington's historical charm, these cities offer a blend of affordability and vibrant community life.
Got any thoughts on moving to these trending spots? Share them in the comments below! 💬 Here’s what makes these locations stand out:
- *Sioux Falls, SD:* 9% lower cost of living than the national average.
- *Worthington, OH:* A blend of New England vibes and modern conveniences.
- *Ankeny, IA:* Known for its local eats and scenic trails.
- *Appleton, WI:* Friendly locals and a lively downtown.
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[@brettmartin400]

Lived in Appleton pretty much my entire life, I really do think this city will blow up in the next decades. It’s a great Midwest city to live in

[@borisgetman9222]

Since American population is growing in general lots of cities/towns will “blow up”. Out if all places mentioned in the video only Appleton really caught my attention. I am far from retiring myself, but as a primary care doctor I like retirees. Would love to check out Appleton.

[@brandonfrancken5955]

@@borisgetman9222 I grew up there 21 years, I miss it and plan on moving back.

[@maxmann8607]

Very much agree with you

[@MajesticMe429]

I moved to Tennessee in 2023 & I retired. Tennessee does have some very cold winters, but it doesn't snow as much as up north.

[@dietpepsivanilla3095]

My wife and I loved Sioux Falls when we were there 30 years ago. We went again prior to COVID and were simply charmed. We would move there if it wasn't so damn cold. And this is coming from someone who is from both Redondo Beach, Calif., and West Des Moines, Iowa. Ankeny used to be a small town of about 3,000. Of course, this was was 50 years ago. It's nice.

[@feliciasampson8032]

I used to live in Hermosa Beach! Taught at Gold's Gym in Redondo. Loved it there...then I became a snowhound and had to move to Tahoe.

[@shaun3537]

The wind is what gets you. It’s brutal there!

[@jimroscovius]

So it gets cold. Big deal!! Put on a coat.

[@user-oh2hs6jh5x]

If you've lived in Des Moines the Sioux Falls winter weather wouldn't be much different than what you've experienced. What Briggs didn't mention about Sioux Falls was top-notch health care and abundant recreational activities. I'm going out this morning for a 22 mile bicycle ride on the Bike path that follows the river around the city. 22 miles and I'll never have to cross a road or share the path with a vehicle. Yesterday I played golf at one of the city owned golf courses, on which I can play unlimited golf on Monday through Friday for under 700 dollars per year. Brandon is a solid choice as well, but Briggs should amend his spiel about Brandon to say that the "best thing about Brandon is . . . Sioux Falls". My $.02. It is windier than most places, and winter can be quite cold during cold snaps. Also not mentioned, no state income tax.

[@11Bravo84]

And that’s why we live in Sioux Falls.

[@llc1976]

I plan on moving to a college town and live in a group house when I am old and walk to everything. Take classes or visit all the events.

[@clubmike2910]

Sounds like fun.

[@JaySmith-pv2mw]

I'm kind of looking for a place like that, too. But I want to live on my own.

[@momistaken]

Good idea! I think they have that kind of set up in Davis, CA, at least for the professors. They co-own the houses.

[@GreenForce82]

I wonder what the viability of being in your 60s and utilizing loans and grants to study and live... Like a college student but 40 years late. And if you die before you pay off the loans, meh... Whatevs right? Ammiright?

[@manfredmann2766]

@@llc1976 Not one for group homes. People steal your food, meds, and could become violent

[@trailrvs]

Moved to Appleton Wisconsin 17 years ago and fell in love with the area. Planning on staying for the duration!

[@nataliejanvrin1751]

I want topve to

[@badgerpa9]

Appleton WI is a great place but the surrounding small towns are cheaper and the entire area is great for kids and retires. There are multiple small towns and all have activities for families. The entire Fox valley area is nice. There are even many rural homes to buy or rent in the area. The Chippewa valley is also nice on the west side of Wisconsin. Rice Lake is nice if you want lake side property.

[@michaelj2005]

Been in SD is quite nice. Spent some time here. When you sort out the weather and we have young people who want to work, snow stops as an issue. The same crew will cover your lawn. Additionally, they are polite because it's the culture. Maybe not always nice but always polite.

[@JBoy340a]

Cover your lawn?

[@ewetoob137]

@@JBoy340athey will do lawn mowing too, is what I assume was meant 😊

[@manfredmann2766]

@@michaelj2005 Midwest nice that is

[@Heels_up_Harris]

Is this english? Holy sht u need an education!

[@suerisseeuw]

My choice is Wisconsin. And I’m already retired and living there. 😊

[@marywegrzyn506]

@@suerisseeuw Too freezing cold n too much deep snow!!! No thx! Lol

[@56dh]

​@@marywegrzyn506Snow sounds good now. So sick of the heat & humidity in Ohio. Too much like the tropics.

[@michaelhammond5895]

🥶Cost a fortune in heat bills unless you have a wood burning stove.

[@michaelhammond5895]

​@@56dhyes that's where I live...the extreme summer heat & humidity 🥵& freezing cold winters ❄️🥶

[@Tantejuju65]

If you move from MN, do you have to cheer for the Packers?

[@Provocateur3]

3:50 Ankeny is in Iowa, not Ohio.

[@UnlikelyToRemember]

But, Ohio, give us a call, we'll let it go cheap...

[@Scaramousche1955]

Stop typing, he knows it's in Iowa lmao

[@tchamp72]

As an Iowa resident, hearing people confuse Iowa for Ohio is eye-rolling and annoying. It does remind me of Heywood Banks' song "Ohio-Iowa-Idaho-Hawaii Highway"

[@MrKim-kv2vv]

@@UnlikelyToRemember😂😂😂😂

[@irmakalember9403]

I love Midwest. 😊

[@suemiller3405]

I retired in SW Michigan -- my plan my entire life! And I've lived all over the US.

[@cinccave5459]

I'm retired and live in Hawaii but if I had so buy snow shoes New Hampshire is where I'd like to use them.

[@thomashunt6123]

If you hadn't retired in Hawaii, you would have a lot more money than you do now. If you can afford milk at $8/gal , you can afford snowshoes

[@boomertuxx]

@@cinccave5459 I won’t lie I used to Kitesurf quite a bit. If I retired in Hawaii I’d be doing that again. Looks like an amazing place to retire especially being nice and warm. I was thinking maybe Bernuda or Lord Howe island off the coast of Australia… or Norfolk Island.

[@Rwealone]

I want to move back to Alaska now that I’m retired.

[@MM9Productionz]

Suprisingly it was his only mess up this video Typical Low quality control out of the briggs studio

[@lindalee1743]

I grew up in Appleton, WI until graduating from high school. In my 20-30s, I have worked and lived across the USA (from CA across to MD) and have visited 42 of the 50 states for work and leisure. In my 40s now, guess where I live, yup, Appleton, WI. Nothing beats home sweet home.

[@kristenschnese6980]

Appleton’ WI I live here ! It’s awesome you have a fine arts a college good senior center nice parks and lovely neighborhoods. Unfortunately that 1200 is now for one bedroom and 350000 is about average for a home although if you can beat out 30 or so bids you might find a house at the price you quoted

[@JBoy340a]

I was just in Appleton. I had no idea there was so much competition for homes. I bet the prices will be a lot higher when I visit next year.

[@johngarbarini1048]

Harry Houdini came from Appleton, WI

[@SirManfly]

@@johngarbarini1048

[@TJDawgs72]

Appleton and Madison are beautiful towns.

[@deanfixem13]

I live next door in Little Chute and housing here is almost driving me out!

[@robm3063]

You failed to cover what the state income tax is for each of these locations. Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin all tax pensions.

[@sethmolitoris8869]

A lot don’t tax social security.

[@robm3063]

@@sethmolitoris8869 I realize that. My comment was about a pension. Those states I listed all tax a persons pension if they are lucky enough to have one. Retired IBEW member here so count me as lucky.

[@merl-bz1bx]

yep, KANSAS

[@owggarage723]

Oh BOO HOO, I pay taxes. Are you kidding me? Taxes are a fact of life! Don't like the amount? Just move. You are NEVER going to escape paying.

[@_jaber1]

You don’t have to be a di@k because the man has a pension. He’s actually asking just that, he doesn’t want to double taxed so he’s asking for options. You want to be double taxed, fine but you don’t have to be an a$$

[@hiviolet007]

That was a good list. Not all of those places get TONS of snow. I like places with 4 seasons. I hate being hot and sweaty in summer.

[@anthonythorp7291]

Wouldn't be the same without some snow. 😊

[@tchamp72]

It's hot and humid in the summer. You have to go pretty far north to escape summer heat.

[@noneoneandsomehitwonders4076]

Every time I've passed through Nebraska, I've been so impressed with the cleanliness, friendly people, and natural beauty. I'd retire there if I didn't mind the cold.

[@manfredmann2766]

It is really not that friendly, especially to outsiders. IMO not recommended Property taxes are high too.

[@lisapippin1695]

Moved from Nebraska to Iowa 3 years ago. Don’t miss Nebraska.

[@dianecarlson8705]

Let's not forget the tornadoes

[@drfrankenstein4127]

Briggs , please do an outdoorsman’s retirement episode. Fishing , hunting , and ranges nearby. 🙏🏻

[@archibaldy1929]

I will always need to be where there is snow and cold! Not everyone hates winter. 😊 And before anyone says “Wait until you’re older”…I am no spring chicken. Not even close.

[@56dh]

I'm older & love the cold. Ohio is too friggin out in the summer! I go outside in January in bare feet just to cool off. So refreshing!

[@VHPINC]

more videos like this, please where you include the rent for a two bedroom apartment as well. Not everyone is buying a house.

[@mateoocampo3165]

Great video! Now could you do one on the best cities in the Pacific northwest for those of us on social security? I'm a Pacific NW man, born and raised. Let's draw a line through San Francisco to Sacramento. Everything north of that line ending at the Canadian border. That would be nice...... 😊👍

[@michellejohnson2233]

West Bend, Wisconsin. Family member moved there with spouse and sent some charming lake and park photos with a variety of cute little wild animals and exotic-looking insects for those who don't mind bugs. The couple has a well kept-up 2-bedroom for $950 a month. They are young, but the town sounds nice for retirees as well.

[@1QKGLH]

Great Video, would love to see more like this for other U.S. regions. Thanks for the great content!

[@davidw237]

Muncie has the Bob Ross Museum on the Ball State campus. You can see the studio where the Joy of Painting was filmed.

[@Kim-J312]

Miss Bob Ross 🖼🎨❤️ They still show his show The Joy of Painting on wttw channel

[@lauriewhitlow5506]

I already live in Iowa, so think I will just stay here

[@BH6242KCh]

Same here.

[@JaySmith-pv2mw]

Des Moines is on my radar as a possible retirement location.

[@RetirementGoals1]

I keep looking at West Des Moines / Waukee area but I want to make sure I don’t live in a flood zone.

[@johnnestler6457]

I live in Ellsworth Wisconsin the Cheese Curd Capital and I plan on staying.

[@lisapippin1695]

Same

[@marywegrzyn506]

Hi, I'm on SSDI and I worked all my life (I'm 62) and I only get $1478. a month. Your figures are way off for Disabled Seniors. Please show us places where we can realistically afford to live thank you.

[@mew3782]

He said it is lower for people on SSDI

[@mew3782]

And it's also lower if you claim at 62 vs 65 vs 70

[@mightywind7595]

@@mew3782but some people don’t get much even then.

[@Pamtorres2003]

​@mew3782 in general, people can't pick when they become disabled, and he did say SSDI. You confusing it with retirement SS.😊

[@mikehunt8375]

They don't exist anymore, this is MURICA BABY!

[@hazeljohnson701]

I moved here to Muncie Indiana (your number 1 location) 3 years ago and love it here. Paid $40,000 for my house and spent $20,000 to update it. It's a beautiful city and as for crime I haven't seen any. I leave my doors open for fresh air in spring and fall. I live near a park and see police presence throughout the day and night. But haven't seen anything to be concerned about.

[@bobsykes]

Ha Ha! Jerry Garcia! I love that you saw that. ✌

[@adambuesser6264]

Thanks for this list. Also, please list the best cities to live on Social Security in the Northeast region.

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Our pleasure!

[@TerryAnnOnline]

Good Luck, Vermont

[@CindyHolman]

And the Pacific Northwest

[@darwinapala960]

As far as a cold weather state. Definitely Wyoming. Less people, lots of space and beautiful areas. And they are very Veteran friendly, especially for those who are 100% Service Connected. I have considered moving back to Sheridan. Currently in okc area

[@michelletidler6773]

Hi Im in OKC. Born here in OK. My mom moved to WY after we all grew up and moved out. Think I was around 28(55 now). She lived up there for 16 years in Lander. She loved it but moved back down here. She was a true outdoorsie person, fishing, camping, etc. She passed away a couple of yrs ago. But boy did she enjoy life up there.

[@TJDawgs72]

What does $100 Service Connected mean?

[@Kim-J312]

When you're over 65 years old ,you are going to want to have access to top healthcare. Nada in WY 😮

[@rodneywilhelm8912]

Great town

[@dianecarlson8705]

Certain parts of Wyoming are not keen to outsiders

[@ShermanMark1]

South Dakota, has been climbing The Ranks on my list of favorite states, for about 2 years now.

[@spkernal]

Don't bring a dog.

[@diodelvino3048]

@@spkernal ? why?

[@rmacsportcg1319]

@@diodelvino3048an inside joke liberals like to make abut the governor killing a dog that was hurting/killing other animals in the area. These people have never lived in the country side.

[@spkernal]

@@diodelvino3048 Haven’t you heard about what the governor did to hers?

[@diodelvino3048]

@@spkernal oh yeah, i forgot about that

[@andrewcutler4513]

As a near life-long resident of Indiana, I just about fell out of my chair when Muncie popped up - and at #1 no less! Can't honestly say that I've spent time there but, as you noted, it does have something of a reputation.

[@Kim-J312]

The town that gave us The Joy of Painting 🖼 by Bob Ross 🎨❤ We need Bob

[@andrewcutler4513]

@@Kim-J312 Don't get me wrong: I have nothing against Muncie, as I can't claim to actually know much about it. :)

[@annettehansen6329]

There have been so many shootings there. When we were looking at houses to buy around Indianapolis, our realtor steered us away from Muncie and Anderson because of crime. Indianapolis is almost as bad as Chicago! We ended up buying in a safer small town

[@bluesdoggg]

I want in on the $330 homes in SD! Okay, now I’ll stop typing

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Lol

[@kevinburke4544]

Too cold ​@@WorldAccordingToBriggs

[@gpl422sda]

Mine in Parkston a 1500 person town is a four bedroom two bathroom on a corner, mature Maple trees, three city lots , detached carriage house and a tack shed. Newly remodeled and has a large gourmet kitchen, a wonderful main floor bathroom. Two bedrooms including the Master bedroom and laundry room on the main. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a full bathroom. $235,900

[@powerguymark]

​@@WorldAccordingToBriggs Ankeny OHIO? SERIOUSLY? YOU HAD ONE JOB... 😅

[@Dulqusley]

Be nice to Briggs 😂

[@Galaxie500IN]

Muncie? I’m scared to get out of my car in Muncie. Try Richmond, more work going into development.

[@michaelsharpe4920]

Richmond isn't much better than Muncie!

[@Bonjovi24]

I would choose Michigan as a cold weather state to retire. You get all four seasons you get the awesome beach towns like New Buffalo Manistee Holland all the natural beauty on the inner western and the UP of Michigan and legal pot lol

[@Kim-J312]

We call it Militagan 😅😂 in the midwest

[@craigramsay53]

Good video but just one thing- good luck finding a house for $420K in Worthington, OH. On Zillow today (fiancée and I are in the market) there are FOUR houses and TWO condos under 500K.

[@betsycosmos2054]

I appreciate how you include the rental prices. Too bad I'm allergic to snow😂

[@billkallas1762]

You can live, just about anywhere, if you live in a paid off home. I bought my home in 1979.

[@deborahross9974]

If you think those prices are affordable you are nuts. That's way too high for most retirees and I know several that are working to meet expenses and I live in a small rural town. I can't afford those prices. God bless.

[@driftlesshermit9731]

Agreed. 95% of the people wouldn't be able to afford that average home in any of those towns.

[@kayeb7809]

Cheaper housing prices in South Dakota but their property taxes are super high.

[@Boobotz53]

No state income tax

[@AnMuiren]

As a kid in the early 1960s my family was stationed at Westover AFB SAC, I loved those western Massachusetts woods, ponds, lakes, rivers, the people, the food, so, it's still among a dream I can't shake to move back there.

[@Crosses3]

Interesting what you say about Worthington, OH. I lived in Columbus 30 years ago and Worthington was an area where rich people lived. Another thought, I never thought of the Midwest going as far as S. Dakota, that seems like ‘The West’.

[@CassieDavis613]

Good states for winter slip and fall, broken hip

[@MayWhite-bz7xl]

I can understand why these places have a reasonable livability for retired people they have what most old people don't like "SNOW".

[@JBoy340a]

It is not the snow. It is the slip, falls, and being permanently bed-ridden from breaking a hip that retired people at trying to avoid.

[@jimroscovius]

​@@JBoy340a Blah blah blah. My 92-year-old Mom lives up in Wisconsin!!

[@TJDawgs72]

Please, all of you move and retire in Phoenix and Florida…Just means it’ll be cheaper and more comfortable up here in the north. If you can’t handle a little snow and figure out how to wear a jacket then maybe you just aren’t cut out for northern living. I’m either relocating to Northern Nevada or Central Washington state when I hang it up…but I personally hate hot & sunny environments.

[@JBoy340a]

@@jimroscovius My relatives live there also. They have suffered injuries because ice on walkways. And spend days stuck inside. Too old and fragile to do the snowbird thing any more.

[@peggywoods4327]

Me: old person, loves snow and cold. Don't like hot.

[@ashleylitebrite6971]

Great video today Briggs. Thanks

[@darrinpetersen3992]

Pennsylvania...Lots of woods, beautiful!

[@SirManfly]

Western Pennsylvania is absolutely beautiful with it's rolling hills and tons of trees and bushes !! I'd live there if I could !

[@manfredmann2766]

@@darrinpetersen3992 Eastern PA is much nicer IMO, especially near the Allegheny Mountains

[@ryanschuyler4840]

I love Muncie. I used to live on the outskirts. It was the first place I was ever in a car accident at. Ahh the memories.

[@corallewis3093]

Kansas is Mayberry..

[@a012345]

Unless you’re in south Wichita…

[@marisameans9859]

KS is where we're going...

[@manfredmann2766]

@@corallewis3093 Or KC, Kansas

[@rwilson7197]

I dont know anyone who makes $2,500 a month on Social Security!! Noone!! Try half that!!!

[@JBoy340a]

I know people making closer to double that. They made good money and waited until 68+ to start collecting.

[@askmisspatience]

I was my uncle’s Power of Attorney and helped his bills get paid. He received about that much. They do raise social security with COLA, too.

[@darwinapala960]

A friend down the road draws just shy of $2500 per month

[@bjdon99]

If you can work 35 years between 21 and 67 where you at some point hit the spot where you no longer have FICA taken out of your paycheck for the rest of the year, you get the max payout

[@thullraven1]

Briggs fails to take into account that the majority of people draw SS at age 62, so most people won't have near that figure. That stats support that. I know I have coronary artery disease and most everyone in my family died in their mid 70s. I'm not waiting to take it at 67. That would be foolish.

[@peterschadenberg9045]

During the wintertime I love living in cities, I find hanging around a rural area when it's wintertime to be too dangerous. Though of course people who are very reliant on social security can't afford to live in big cities.

[@AmyJo-54501]

Good job. Thanks! Forgot what constitutes livability. I’ll check your website n see what info might be there. Appreciate it.

[@BenjySparky]

Briggs, you rock! ❤ Peace

[@markbailey3225]

Ohio isn’t in New England. Love you videos

[@3dollawill]

I can’t believe worthington is on this list . I live in Columbus and everything north is expensive asf

[@user-bb2rb5ud8g]

I just left muncie Indiana it's not as great as you think

[@ilovetotri23]

I am not going to rush to move to Merrill WI, but it is only 25 minutes from Wausau. Wausau will have everything a person could want. Great hospital, great food, activities...

[@anthonythorp7291]

What "great" hospital ? Was working in the area and left work bc of pain health thing. Went to Marshfield clinic/hospital. The doc was stumped till I said I use to take 800mg Advil. "Oh, peptic aulcer." he said and released me. The next week found me at Apirus ER. Doc said I was looking for drugs and released me. A few months later I had my gallbladder removed in Minocqua.

[@FranklinJuniper-uh2lk]

Thank you for rental info! We really appreciate that! It's best to rent in an area for a bit before buying so you don't accidentally end up in a bad area. 👍

[@usa91787]

If you love being taxed to death while on Social Security Minnesota is the place for you! And it's the OtterTAIL River. (Yes one word Ottertail)

[@Olaf236]

Minnefornia

[@patti9692]

MN 🤮

[@usa91787]

@@Olaf236 East California, North Havana.

[@Olaf236]

@@usa91787 Minnesota tax form is only two lines. 1. How much money did you make last year___________ 2. Send it in………

[@manfredmann2766]

@@usa91787 Midwest nice for sure.

[@ljosephdumas3113]

I'm actually considering retiring back to New York State. I'm currently in northern Virginia. Reasons: NYS doesn't tax SS, military, police, or fire/EMS pensions and I have all four. Add the combat veteran's exemption on my real property tax and it makes it affordable. Plus, I'd be near West Point which makes military medical (TRICARE Plus, a TRICARE For Life option) a better option than MEDICARE (which I still have to pay for even if I don't use it). Note: I don't claim any military disability and don't have a campaign badge so VA health care isn't available to me.

[@mattfoster2021]

Third!?? It's a prime number!

[@DebiAnderson-h9v]

I live in Fergus Falls, Mn. I have been around the states but keep coming back. People love to fish here and they can do it year round.

[@maggiesmith979]

Key word being "almost"

[@matopezuta2050]

All of these towns are too big for me to retire in. Once I retire I don't want to be able to see another sole no matter what window I look out.

[@joewger]

In northeast Ohio you can rent a home in some locations for $1000 or slightly under and $700 to $1000 for two bedroom apartments with nice amenities. In my town you also get an attached garage with your apartment house.

[@markbajek2541]

I guess if Muncie's on the list , you might as well look at Kokomo, you do have that big sycamore stump and Ben the giant steer

[@larryborn1082]

As a Ball State grad and early retiree, I will give you an inside tip.....STAY on the NORTH side (BSU side) of the river. The issues with Muncie are in "town" and especially on the south side. BSU is a great little campus with about +-22000 students, good cultural opportunities, a nice hospital and amenities above it's size. I still enjoy going back to town occasionally.

[@deBASHmode]

Are you kidding? I grew up in Muncie and still have family there. It’s pretty run down.

[@charlesstevens8166]

Michigan! Might as well stay put if I can't move to warmer weather state.

[@tommyhunter1817]

I’ve been to all these towns and I say I approve this message.

[@jimroscovius]

A lot of these towns are smack dab in Tornadoville!!

[@anderander5662]

I prefer tornadoes to homeless meth addicts with purple hair.

[@tomhenman4302]

Retired and moving from Muncie. It’s not what it was when I was young and seems like about every year it gets worse. Yes one can live here cheap but there is a reason…

[@davekaylor458]

Shocked to hear Muncie, since I live about 20 miles from there. I probably need to look at what they have there a little more. I'm about mid way between Muncie and Marion and both are where we need to go to shop. I agree the cost of living is cheap, and Indiana has been a good state, and I have lived in eight states.

[@Polyphemus47]

I lived in Minnesota for 55 years, before moving to Las Vegas 20 years ago. I would LOVE to move back, since all of my friends are up there. Fergus Falls sounds great, but moving at my age (76), is nearly impossible now. I pay $1100 for a two bedroom apartment, which means I can't afford to drive anymore on SS. Looks like I'll be staying put.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

These aren’t cold weather states. They are seasonal states. Anyhow nice list

[@timroot4207]

Thank you !!!

[@thelastnic]

WI or PA. I am familiar with them and that is key. Visit the places in the winter to get a true feel for the place. The cold might keep me away though......

[@Meower68]

Ankeny, Iowa or Ankeny, Ohio? The text says the former but the VO says the latter.

[@AmyJo-54501]

IA. He referenced places nearby. It’s also listed in description. 👍

[@charlesrowlet7830]

@@AmyJo-54501 He said Ankeny, Ohio TWICE! I'm surprised he didn't throw in Ankeny, Idaho while he was at it.

[@AmyJo-54501]

@@charlesrowlet7830 lol! didn't catch that!

[@AslanKyoya1776]

Wow I'm here early

[@katherynthompson1951]

I moved from Chattanooga to Decatur IL to retire. Decatur is up and coming in a lot of interesting ways.

[@rodhester2166]

I use to go to the Muncie dragstrip way back in the 1980s.. some good memories.. cheers.

[@sandy_sd10]

I live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota we have a small house. The taxes are 2700 a year for a 900 sq foot home 2 bedroom. 1957 built. Our food is taxed, and we really need to address the homeless people. There's a lot of homeless people.

[@karolmolpus9536]

Wisconsin hands down!!!❤

[@powerguymark]

Ankeny OHIO? SERIOUSLY? YOU HAD ONE JOB... 😅

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

And I did it well. You commented

[@yahhr57]

I moved away from Ankeny, Iowa because it did not seem very senior friendly to me. There are a lot of younger people living there in the areas that you highlighted are more likely to be used by young folks then older folks. If you want a place in the Des Moines Metro area, moved to Urbandale. They have an amazing senior center, and a very active one at that.

[@silverhammer7779]

Old timers and snow don't mix. Heart attacks, broken hips, arthritis... Yeah, Briggs, we get it - you hate the South. But, as a Southerner who has lived in snow country for a few years, trust me - if you're in your late 60s or above, you don't need it.

[@thullraven1]

Well said! People don't get it unless they are living it.

[@jaytaylor629]

Good. The less old people in my city, the better.

[@scotchgod8478]

I would bother freezing my arse of in a subarctic hellhole which gets 5 month of winter either. Nothing better than sun and warm weather.

[@thullraven1]

@@scotchgod8478 agreed!

[@matopezuta2050]

I'm one looking to go further north when I retire in a couple of years. Hate summer heat and humidity. Figured out years ago that I can always put on more clothes if I'm cold. Take too many off when it's hot and you get arrested. The biggest thing is the last thing I want to do is move to a big town. Currently live in a town in Iowa of 1,500 people and it is too big. I don't think there should be more than 1 house every square mile.

[@loralee9277]

Hey Briggs, you included rents, thank you! Now I’d love to know if an annual income of less than $40,000 between retirement and social security gets you anything in this country. I really enjoy your videos btw. 🦋

[@ColleenMoore-g7v]

Greetings from the PPRC great video today. Think I will stay a little farther west.🇺🇸🍺🍺

[@302Mustang13]

I regularly stop in Merrill for fuel on my way up North. It's in a very beautiful area and close to Wausau that has all the amenities you need. Wausau is also a ski town with a great ski hill.

[@jerryscott8608]

Montana, I've been here for over 50 years.

[@shaun3537]

Surprised no mention of Montana. I live in Minnesota but would move to Montana when retired.

[@kendradorman6014]

Ankeny had some of the best green space I have seen in the state.

[@WaltANelsonPHD]

Excellent video. I would pick South Dakota as a retirement option.

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Good choice!

[@WaltANelsonPHD]

@@WorldAccordingToBriggs We have family in S.D. and in nearby MN.

[@ytgytgy]

Fergus Falls is BORINGGGGG. I used to live in alex which is also a very boring place imo, and fargo, I do not miss living in west-central MN, but yeah it is a great place to retire, or raise a family.

[@amysprenkle9966]

Let's see, retiring in a cold weather state.... Midwest, would be Wisconsin. Northeast, I would go back home to upstate NY or Vermont.

[@zygmuntziokowski7877]

If I was going to retire in cold weather state, it would South Dakota, Idaho, and maybe Wisconsin, but I am perfectly happy retiring in North Carolina.

[@jzeff6250]

I know several people who live in Grand Island. The main employer is the UP and it is dramatically downsizing. People leaving and lots of houses that are not selling. That helps for people coming in...but to a dying town.

[@urgetodrive]

Ankeny, OHIO. 😂 Iowa…Ohio…Idaho…Utah - it’s all the same.

[@ItsEverythingElse]

And Worthington is right there next to Columbus. Access to anything you want.

[@BrenysF53]

🤣🤣🤣 love your sense of humor😂😂😂 6 years ago. Got to love humans

[@JeffMathias]

How do we get Ankeny back from Ohio?