Retiree Havens: Top States They are Moving to in 2023.

[@falcorthewonderdog2758]

Retired here and traveling full time in an RV. The entire country is my back yard.

[@pbear83]

Born and raised Myrtle Beach native… you’re right, it sucks. I spent almost 40 years there, and I just moved to north central Arizona for a complete change. So far, I’m loving it!

[@Yormsane]

Kinda surprised that Arizona and Nevada aren't on this list. The times they are a-changing!

[@tsb7911]

Those are the 2 states that surprised me the most. Also a Dylan reference with cat pic. You are 4 for 4 as far as I"m concerned. 👍

[@akneemoose3383]

I’m not surprised…..Vegas and surrounding areas are 100% higher in crime and expenses. Been here since 1987 an thought I would stay….but not now❤

[@niccocobb2199]

Nevada, Arizona and Utah have been decimated my gangs and cartels warring for control of the drug market. Formerly controlled by biker gangs, now are stong arming residents to let them use properties as cook houses.

[@atelierteale8012]

@@Steve-318 Arizona elevations range from about 400 feet to 7,000 feet above sea level. Everything from low or high desert to coniferous forests, with variations in between. Elevations 2,500 to 4,000 feet tend to be the most comfortable. Very few days over 100°F and relatively mild winters, although some snow isn't uncommon around 3,500 feet and higher. 5,000 feet and higher, expect moderate to serious winter!

[@mistermcluvin2425]

AZ and NV are both great destinations. The reports of water shortages are totally overblown. People and weather are nice.

[@thullraven1]

Great video Jimmy. Thanks for doing it. I'm a young retiree originally from Tax Jersey, er, New Jersey. I left there decades ago when I joined the military and was smart enough to never go back. I moved to the DFW Area of Texas because of a job offer back then and have been here ever since. Since the other half won't leave Texas and we have our first grandchild coming later this year, I expect to be here for the rest of my life but that's OK. I'm debt free and want to stay that way. I own my house, car, and everything else I have. I love all your videos. Thanks again for doing them.

[@kryskay989]

NE Arkansas has seen a huge improvement with infrastructure over the past year... Roads are being widened, retail is developing, and fiber internet is being installed at lightning speeds! It's been flying under the radar, but the Paragould AR area looks like it's preparing for an influx of people...Especially if the new Governor makes good on her plans to eliminate the state income tax to be more competitive with Texas and Tennessee.

[@pmscalisi]

What are her plans to replace the lost revenue? The whole tax free thing is a joke if the property taxes and misc taxes on things like transportation taxes quadruple to make up the difference. You’ll pay for it one way or another.

[@DS-er6wf]

They need to get rid of their personal property tax.

[@Pksparty2112]

I retired last summer in Michigan and moved to Georgia. Little town near Savannah called Rincon. Absolutely love it. I still spend time in Long Beach when I get a chance. Love SO-CAL too but pricey. Also, did you know SC grows more peaches than Georgia.

[@GenXfrom75]

I knew 💞 🍑... Love SC peaches

[@3kittyluvsbooks650]

So happy to see that you are enjoying the Savanna area. My husband and I are in Savannah this week looking for an area to retire to. We are going to visit the Ricon/Guyton area today. Hoping we’ll fall in love with the area, maybe have a place to plant a peach tree. No, didn’t know that about SC. Nice fun-fact.😊

[@dianezybrands8250]

South Haven, Michigan is known for the Haven line of peaches. Family farmers is a good thing, growing up. 😉

[@bjbrown]

​@@dianezybrands8250lots of good peaches in Michigan!

[@donna30044]

10. Louisiana 09. Maine 08. Georgia 07. Arkansas 06. Kansas 05. South Carolina 04. North Carolina 03. Pennsylvania 02. Florida 01. Tennessee

[@RonHarris-tc6mt]

Briggs, I love your videos, but, I don't really know, cannot fathom, why so many are moving to TN. I have to say "What's the draw".

[@suzanneyoung8011]

@@RonHarris-tc6mt well it's beautiful there and there's no state income tax.

[@alanploetz7100]

And variety to match most any lifestyle.

[@alanploetz7100]

Thanks for the list, Donna. Was hoping someone would do it with the percentages so we could see what was left.

[@bjbrown]

I will stay here in Florida. Love it!

[@raymondmartin6737]

My wife and I are in our 3rd year in Southern NH. Actually, snow wise, those winters have not been much, like especially this year. We are less than 40 miles from Boston too. We are originally from a NYCity suburban area, Westchester County where we grew up and lived a long time, my wife will be 80 next month, and I will be 79 in May 2023. We have also spent some time in recent years on the East Coast of Florida at some different locations. Additionally, I spent most of 4 years in the US Air Force nearby in Portsmouth, NH, over 50 years ago during the Vietnam War.

[@billwilliamson9842]

thats what I love to hear, yankees stayin up North. God bless you

[@Surferjo]

happy birthday we are trying to come back home and have been looking for a home in NH FLORIDA is NOT that great but move here to late.........

[@Honest-abe76]

Bless ur service... I went to high School in Eliot Maine.. 1976 I joined the Air Force... Well aware of pease AFB.. I went to Ellsworth SD...😁

[@Honest-abe76]

PS... I love NH... Too expensive n liberal for me... I'm a hard core Yankee.. I absolutely love north Carolina living... Should have been ##1😂🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Honest-abe76]

@@Surferjo you wanna live better??? North Carolina... Place to be....

[@tamaj152]

I retired from Minnesota to North Carolina last year and I love it! Slightly less cost of living, but the BBQ is worth the move! And it was 66 degrees here today and below zero in MN. Aaahhh!!

[@jasonknight5863]

Us too we moved to Florida we are so glad to be in the perfect winter weather all winter long. In Minnesnowda today it had a -26 windchill yesterday… they can keep it. I never want to even drive through there again. Way too passive aggressive up there. In addition way too much crime in Minnesota that last 3 years.

[@shetaz905]

Yes indeed! I live in Minnesota now. Time to go out and start my car!!!

[@matthewtieman8842]

Another reason people move to Pennsylvania to retire: no state income tax on retirees. So all those retirement fund withdraws do not incur a state tax. Compared to some states (I'm looking at the entire west coast), that's a huge benefit. Also closer to those European facing airports for those dream vacations.

[@azjersee]

Moved to Arizona a few years ago before housing jumped sky high!!!! Thank goodness .

[@yutubetom]

Tennessee is pretty cool. Spent a few days there to get away from crowds. Hiking, waterfalls and horseback riding made a relaxing vacation.

[@tinicoleofficial]

My dream is to move to TN permanently & have a lake house

[@lindylou3519]

Lived there for 13 years & loved it’s beauty. Would love to move back but it’s gotten expensive…like FL.

[@annjames1837]

@@tinicoleofficial haha when you hit the lottery

[@AimedMusic]

Surprised Utah wasn't on this list because St. George is insane for the amount of retirees.

[@athos1974]

As you get older, eventually mobility becomes an issue. If you move to a state that has hurricanes, when you are young it's not a big deal to pack and evacuate. When you are old, everything becomes more difficult, especially if you are trying to evacuate. And really, you definitely don't want that stress as a senior citizen. Just consider the immediate problem with medications. You can't go to the doctor to get examined and get prescriptions written if your doctor has evacuated. Or if there is no power, so all the pharmacies are closed. When the time comes, I definitely don't want to live somewhere that the power can be out for days/weeks.

[@amylee9]

never thought of that....thanks for bringing it up

[@jenniferliggett6385]

Facts. I left Florida in 2005 after the onslaught of hurricanes that year. As I am getting older, I think about what you are saying, a lot.

[@annaaldape66]

Louisiana heat in the summer can be brutal when you factor in humidity

[@valeriebelmonte9556]

Briggs I love your channel but can you not depict retirees using walkers and canes. Save that for your top 10 assisted living places.😊

[@thatguy8869]

For a second I thought you said water skis. My retired cousin uses those, snow skis, and rides a motorcycle.

[@kimberlygabaldon3260]

@@thatguy8869 My 85 year-old mother has taken up snow-shoeing this year.

[@traveldreamer4616]

Walkers, canes and wheelchairs are mobility aids, not retiree aids. Children use them too. Thanks for listening. Enjoy your videos.

[@teejay6063]

😄. You just CALM DOWN lillyflower. Grow some skin. Toughen up a bit. Rough world out there.

[@kathleengivant-taylor2277]

I agree. I hate retiree’s being depicted that way. Yes in fairness some are that way but alot of them are not that way.

[@jbondy6395]

PA does not tax retirement income, pensions, Social Security, IRAs, etc. Property taxes, especially school taxes, are high in some cities, but there are many top-rated CCRCs (Continuing Care Retirement Communities) in Lancaster and Lebanon counties where you do not have to pay property tax. These are active communities with culture and very nice people. Harrisburg is nearby, so you can get some amenities without having to live there.

[@kagnewcobra5228]

Weather? Happy Valley here!

[@vietnamvet4533]

And you have John Fedderman I think I will leave Florida to move to Philly, nah only kidding, left NY 10 years ago to get away from the weather, the greedy K-12 union teachers, and most of all the Dumbocrats in office and all the peeps that vote them in.

[@kagnewcobra5228]

@@vietnamvet4533 We're real happy with F-man. He's in the hospital. Wife will eventually take over. Gotta love PA!

[@vietnamvet4533]

@@kagnewcobra5228 Oh so sorry to hear that but you know elections are a funny thing in this once great country of ours. Kind of like WWE and the refs in the NFL, all pre planned for the masses enjoyment. Remaking America the way the woke progressive Dumbocrats want it. Soon you will wonder where in the hell am I, if you haven't already.

[@lesliecarter7605]

Savannah was, I live in Savannah. Now all housing is outrageous. There is a housing shortage now. It is the new Hollywood. You are lucky if you can find a 1 br under $2000 month. Houses that was $100,000 for now selling for over $300,000 ( some even 1/2 million). Homelessness is crazy, they keep them moving around. We have 3 checks & we almost was homeless, because of lack of housing. I’ve lived here sense 1985, it’s crazy.

[@davidpierce3217]

My father retired to Chattanooga a few years back. Honestly, you could do way worse than Chattanooga. Pretty landscape, autumn is amazing, and it feels both accessible (not too big) and like there are fun new places opening.

[@lindaschultz7900]

Is there high crime? I live by myself.

[@TN2ID]

@@lindaschultz7900 I just left Chattanooga because of the crime. The property crime is higher than Memphis.

[@kaydod3190]

@@TN2ID I hope Chattanooga doesn’t become another Memphis

[@robertd9850]

But the interstates are old so traffic backups are constant.

[@davidpierce3217]

@@robertd9850 Have to admit I always hated driving on the freeways there, especially around the I-24/29 interchange

[@tobyglickman7164]

From someone who lives in Arizona, there are just lots of snow birds that you could call retired. Love the video.

[@carolsehmel3503]

I giggle every time you say things like 'Georgia, the Walnut State... now stop typing'. Just love it!

[@lindylou3519]

I don’t get it…”walnut state?” Where did that even come from? Always been known for pecans & peaches. Got the mountains & the ocean & lots of Yankees continue to flood the south.

[@kathleenrosado6949]

It’s a joke dummy. He said that expressly for people like you! He knew it was the peach state already. Stop typing. We know it’s not the hazelnut state!😅

[@hideawayhomesllc5103]

If you are going to retire to Kansas as a base to RV during the summer or winter, why not Cheyenne or Laramie, Wyoming? No state income taxes and closer to all those mountains.

[@michelletidler6773]

Some people cannot handle the elevation. Especially if they have heart issues. My mom lived there for 17 years but moved back down here in 2012. She just passed away so im glad she came back down when she did.Wyoming is absolutely beautiful though and my mom loved it there.

[@anonymouslyanonymous5987]

I live near Laramie, it’s probably the best place to live in the US if you can overcome the windy winter and low paying jobs. If you’re retiring, and job isn’t a priority, Laramie WY is possibly the best place to be especially with a ski resort only 40 minutes away. Also, Northern Colorado such as Loveland and Fort Collins are also great options. Loveland is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve lived in! There are mountains, canyons and mesas within less than a 20 minutes drive from Loveland’s downtown. Not to mention Loveland and Fort Collins are relatively more affordable than other places in Colorado. Of course, winter in Colorado can be very cold, but it’s still sunny. Wyoming and Colorado are some of the sunniest states in the country.

[@hangerbird]

Never tired of watching what you research. I can take most weather.... except Humidity..... Don't do well in humidity.

[@ThomFrost]

The 3 most important things to me when i look for a city, state, or country to retire to is: 1 health care. Access to good affordable medicine and doctors. 2 safety and security. Stable governments and good law enforcement. Safe banking as well. 3 affordability. To be able to live off a benefits check and not feel like I'm living paycheck to paycheck. Don't need to feel like a king but yet don't need to feel like i need to look for a job. Bonus would be that if another country has English speakers.

[@Rubio_Eric]

Safe banking?

[@erinaustin2157]

Why wait?! When you find this magical place, please post!! Please add in warm, but not horrible heat as a requirement too ;)

[@davidd34]

Check out Andrew Henderson CEO of Nomad Capitalist vids seen on You Tube. He helps people "go where they're treated best," is the co moniker.

[@roywarriner8441]

How often do you retire and move to a different state? Most people only do it once, you make it sound like a career.

[@davidd34]

@@roywarriner8441 Must be a 1 percenter.

[@michaelschiessl8357]

Great content Briggs I think you struck a nerve here with this video and the related one from last week..There's alot of folks 50 and over that are actively looking around for their ideal retirement spot..whether it's in the US or overseas..High price of Healthcare, climate,cost of living,crime and the political time of division that we are living though are all major concerns. Nevada and Arizona are having issues with water and safety as well as the coming years will be hotter so people are zeroing in on the other options that are more affordable.

[@HenryPaulThe3rd]

We’re heading into another ice age so it’ll be colder

[@davidarche999]

After living the majority of my life in central Florida, I had to go. The rapid overdevelopment and poor planning in that development is sad. I won't say FL is flat out being destroyed, but it getting close. You need to plan better than I did if you want to retire there in an area where you feel safe. About 4 years ago we took a rare vacation to Hot Springs, Arkansas. Stunning. Absolutely beautiful. Well kept secret. Cost of living ? I was able to buy home and 3 lots cash. I escaped a mortgage and all that constant development. I live in the National Park where deer in my yard are as common as birds. I used to make fun of Arkansas as a kid...you know "Deliverance" and all. Were I to hit the lottery, I wouldn't be going anywhere. Happiness, real contentment is hard to find. My ashes won't need some exotic spot....just dump them in the yard.. preferably the garden. Thanks for cool videos ! Little Rock is an hour away yet somehow our stats get rolled up with theirs. As for everyone else? Careful...you visit here ? You may not leave.

[@Barbara-jn2gw]

I agree. Florida never

[@RabbitReturn]

I am someone who moved to eastern Tennessee in summer of 2019 after I retired and love it here. People of all ages are moving here and the infrastructure and healthcare systems are under strain. We need move medical workers to move here.

[@nobodyimportant7804]

Tennessee is great if you want to marry an 8-year old. They are trying to make it happen.

[@PETER394100]

Tennessee is fine if you’re white, a practicing Christian, straight and a male. Other than that forget it.

[@tomp6685]

@Nobody Important Yeah, that's not true at all.....

[@underground9260]

@@tomp6685 actually, they do want to get rid of the minimum age requirements. It probably won’t pass, but some republicans want to do it tho. I think it’s sick!

[@lisaazzano1811]

Unfortunately too many left liberals are moving to Nashville and you're starting to see the collapse of conservative values 😢. It's sad the governor is allowing woke ideology to destroy our great capital

[@hiddenmortimer5189]

Not surprised to see Arizona is not in this. Makes it easier to validate moving out of this dust bowl. I’m going to Kentucky.

[@KCInferno]

RVers don’t go to Kansas. Full timers like myself are either Fl, TX, SD. I am SD due to the process and no vehicle inspection. Don’t forget no income tax 😊

[@silentrunning9847]

Hey my friend. Can you tell me how to physical address there for getting driver's license?

[@johntownsend8057]

5 years ago I moved to northeast Florida it's a small town with low crime traffic and cheap taxes 35 minutes to Flagler Beach I love it

[@AgendaInMind]

Wow! We are planning NE TN for our future retirement state out of NJ. People there are WAY more normal than NJ. We visit there every year for the past 3 years. I hope it stays just as it is for when we’re ready to go!

[@pmscalisi]

You’re too late. Places like Knoxville are already overrun with northeasterners and Californians

[@annjames1837]

Well, it's not because of people like you

[@sheilaconley8445]

So many from NJ have moved to the beach communities of SC & NC you won’t escape the Jersey mindset as well as other locations in the SE states.

[@pmscalisi]

@@sheilaconley8445 😩 ugh

[@AgendaInMind]

@@sheilaconley8445 I live an hour from the beach and NEVER go! I just don’t like it! Too sticky, too windy, too many people. I’d rather be in my backyard.

[@Pinkstinkie]

I'm retiring to PA from NYC. it's because my grandson is there but, damn, me and hubby can improve our standard of living just because of the MUCH lower cost of lining.

[@jh-il5sb]

i was stationed at Shaw AFB in the mid-eighties, me and my buddies would go over to Myrtle Beach on the weekends. They had an air force base there as well and when the base shut down the town went downhill

[@jamesbrown8718]

Yeah!!! Tennessee is a great state to live in, I been here for 27 years moved here from Kentucky and wouldn’t go back for no amount of money. They have great health care and amazing hospitals, and some of the best things to do and if you want to travel to other states like North Carolina or Gloria you are not 15 or 16 hours away I can be in Floridas in about six hours from where I am and in North Carolina sooner than that.

[@brucelaird3978]

We move to our new home in Chattanooga 3/15 and know all about Tennessee. Daughter 11:45 loves Nashville and we are from California.

[@pmscalisi]

Ugh.

[@brucelaird3978]

@@pmscalisi I’m from Ohio and love Tennessee. California SUCKS. Gavin Newsom is pathetic.

[@annjames1837]

I second the ugg.. and you don't know all about Tennessee..but something new you can learn... you're not welcome

[@brucelaird3978]

@@annjames1837 lady it’s a free country and I could care less if you approve or not. As Reagan Republicans we, like Ben Shapiro, are what you want to keep Tennessee Red.

[@annjames1837]

@@brucelaird3978 you and Mr..Ben's political affiliation is secondary to me. The California invaders have made the locals cost of living to soar and has only negatively impacted our communities

[@sethjaffe9095]

PA does have good affordable housing in the rural areas. Just as a heads up, the economy is terrible, so it may not be a great place if you plan on having a working retirement. Also property taxes are on the high side along with inheritance taxes if you plan on passing on any financial assets.

[@thullraven1]

They are still cheaper than NJ, which is where a lot of new PA people are coming from, and I don't blame them.

[@vietnamvet4533]

Not to worry Fetterman will turn the state around. Keep voting for the Dumbocrats they will take good care of you.

[@sethjaffe9095]

@@vietnamvet4533 I got the hell out of there for good in 2016. I also haven't voted for a Democrat in over a decade. I actually got more conservative after I went away to college lol.

[@vietnamvet4533]

@@sethjaffe9095 Good for you.

[@Dangic23]

I retired to WY at 40. 6 years later I quit on that crazy idea and went to Napa for a year. Now just hit a year in Destin Florida. Lots of benefits for Veterans here. But the Panhandle is super weird. My kids hate it here, so already looking to move again.

[@lindylou3519]

Southwest FL is the best part of FL IMO.

[@jeffreysantos9070]

What about the panhandle is super weird? Can you name a few?

[@joshminshew9568]

Please elaborate about what’s weird about the panhandle… I plan on moving myself and kids there in the next few years so would appreciate any input

[@Dangic23]

@@joshminshew9568 I’ve been here for a year. My experience is solely and specifically on the area if traced on a map , that starts at Navarre , draw a line to Destin, then a line North to Crestview, then a line back to Navarre. As I mentioned on my OP, I haved lived in many states and many countries, and this is the most remote and isolated area I have ever lived in. I think that is what creates a local subculture, that is weird to me. We are at the beach, but it’s not “beachy” culturally. Lacks identity. It’s basically more Alabama than Florida. 90% Alabama/ 10% Florida. Schools are very unchallenging (my kids are in 7th and 11th). Our household has Caribbean and Asian heritage, and that is non-existent here. So the foods we have been used to buying our entire lives are now 4-6 hours away. When I say it’s weird, I don’t mean it as a negative. It’s more like unexpected, because I expected this area to me more developed and closer to 2023 than to the 1980s.

[@PETER394100]

The Florida panhandle is fine if you’re a white Christian straight male right-wing Trumpster.

[@duanemichaels8435]

I retired to Arkansas 12 years ago to a mountain town in the western part of the state. No regrets. As for the new governor, she won in a landslide and all the complaints so far are from people who never vote Republican anyway, or for a woman for that matter. What place doesn't have something displeasing to the chronic fault finder? Fun video😊😊

[@TS-rd7oy]

What's wrong with women? They often run things more efficiently than males and are less prone to corruption.

[@DS-er6wf]

I love your new governor!

[@PETER394100]

@@DS-er6wf ….Yes…..she does “what she’s told” by her father and thinks there’s a ‘woke’ boogeyman around every corner! 🤣🤣

[@DS-er6wf]

@@PETER394100 bs

[@underground9260]

I could care less about politics. No politician is there or care about you! As long as they are gettin rich off of our tax dollars, they could give a shit! It’s either one ruler or the other! Your freedoms are limited regardless of party. But I get attacked by both sides, since republicans and democrats hate me anyways. But that’s ok!

[@tomg1247]

The Villages (FL) may be a popular retirement spot, but it is a far less affordable option than most all of Lake County. I don't know how anyone can retire more affordably in the US than to Eustis/Tavares/Leesburg, and you don't have to evacuate when a hurricane heads towards Florida.

[@vietnamvet4533]

Yea but you can ride around in your tricked out golf cart all day, talking to anyone who will listen how much of a big time NYer you were and still are. And how many made guys you knew and still do. And how smart your kids and grand kids are. Or better yet you can just sit back and chase tail all day. Nope not for me, live about 2 hours away from that shit hole left NY to get away from those blowhards.

[@davidarche999]

Hey Tom. I was in Clermont for over 30 years. Working as HVAC tech. Ah yes..."the Villages". Having done a LOT of work there and meeting customers it always amazed me how many of those people where barely hanging on...just to live in that zip code. That's not retiring. You speak of eustis, Tavares, Leesburg and I agree...it's more feasible than others...but at that speed of development I realized I'd be ok until about 70 ( I'm 56 now)....then I'd be at the mercy of whatever happens around me. I happily packed a U-Haul and pulled it to Hot Springs. Good luck man.

[@lisaharrington6488]

I could see myself retiring to North or South Carolina or heading back to Florida when I retire except for one thing. My son lives in Central Texas, so I will be heading there. Can't wait to get out of Colorado! I can sell my home here and get something really nice in Texas and still have money left over. Much warmer, too. Thanks Briggs for another great video! 😊

[@majorsynthqed7374]

Better do it fast. California refugees are driving up Texas prices.

[@barttfisher]

I just sold a property in Portland and I'm thinking to put the cash in my retirement fund or stocks, I know everyone is saying its ripe enough, but Is this a good time to buy stocks? How long until a full recovery? How are other people in the same market raking in over $450k gains with months, I'm really just confused at this point.

[@PennyBergeron-os4ch]

diversifying your investments is the safest way to handle it. One way to lessen the effects of a market crisis is to distribute investments over a variety of asset classes, such as international equities, bonds, and real estate. It's critical to look for expert advice.

[@FinnBraylon]

A lot of folks downplay the role of advisors until being burnt by their own emotions. I remember couple summers back, after my lengthy divorce, I needed a good boost to help my business stay afloat, hence I researched for licensed advisors and came across someone of utmost qualifications. She's helped grow my reserve notwithstanding inflation, from $275k to $850k.

[@HildaBennet]

That does make a lot of sense, unlike us, you seem to have the Market figured out. Who is this coach?

[@FinnBraylon]

My fiduciary is “Sonya lee Mitchell”. She has since provide entry and exit points on the securities I focus on. You can look her up online if you care for supervision. I basically follow her trade pattern and haven’t regretted doing so.

[@FinnBraylon]

Sonya lee Mitchell, you can read up on her, she's quite known and her works speaks for itself.

[@bluelionsage99]

Ended up in Georgia for retirement. Been only a few months so far but loving the state.

[@lechatbotte.]

I love the southwest part of Virginia. Mild winters, very rare to have a tornado, no hurricanes, no earthquakes. Sales Tx 7% no tax on my SS

[@amylee9]

What do you think of Lynchburg?

[@IVANREYES305r]

Hey Briggs, thank you for your service and your son’s service in the military.

[@JayT0o]

SC also recently moved to become completely state-tax-free for military retirements.

[@USAF-SF]

Hey Briggs, I've thrown this to you before, but I would really appreciate it if you would give us the scoop on best VA facilities across the regions or states so that all this other info could be tied into retirement decisions. Much appreciated, and thank you for all of the information you provide, this could be the year I make a move if I find a better VA facility than where I'm at now...

[@timmcdaniel6279]

I totally agree! right now im in rural north fl.30 miles west of Gainesville, springs rivers hunting fishing, cheap cost of living etc and go to the very modern va hosp here that is affiliated with and directly across the street from the university of fl. shands hosp. I'm interested in Alabama but want to know about the va. quality. ( after reading this i wonder why i want to move! lol)

[@barackmycat9448]

I`m staying in NH but winters are expensive for heat in a larger house in New England.

[@muggywebster1117]

TN is where I've been going to find a house to retire in. :) I travel the US fulltime and I've always said TN has the most genuinely nicest people in the country. Think Dolly Parton X the millions of people who live there.

[@carlpaladino427]

Good video. With so many moving to the #1 state Tn that explains the increase in housing costs. Top 3 on my list to retire along with Tx and western Pa. in the mountains.

[@Roobah]

I moved to SD for a while while nomading around after retiring from MO. Then I settled down... In E. Tennessee. Have to agree, everyone is moving to TN, even people from FL, TX, CA, and the northeast. Why? No income taxes and great weather mostly year round -- the weather attracts residents from TX and FL.

[@thullraven1]

I know of people who moved to TN from Texas because the CA Evacuee Locusts drove the prices up so high when they came here that Texans wanting to own a home had to leave for other states because they were priced out of their home state by the invading locust swarm.

[@jozf8163]

Hey Briggs, How about a video about states with the best access to the VA?? PS - I love your videos, both channels!!!!

[@timothymiddlekauff8889]

And are low income.

[@MrsMetCal]

Yes to both! The retired squid and I are looking for a place to retire that's low income friendly, close to GOOD VA services and unlike most, we love SNOW!

[@kristenschnese6980]

Just saw this Briggs great video yes I agree with the others do one where there are great VA’s good luck with that one… one of the reasons the hubby and I are snowbirds we have a great VA system in WI I hear it’s not so great in some of the southern states… Arkansas is back on the list? Bentonville a friend told me Mountainhome ark is great

[@taggartjs]

Legitimate question: Did the elderly folks walking slowly down the cobblestone sidewalk ever get to where they were going? I like to think they did. ❤

[@hertzair1186]

It was in New Orleans, so it was a bit dodgy….but they made it after a police car showed up.

[@dirtyhoefarms2024]

🤣

[@jimsy7al]

They did, after the video ended.😄😄😄

[@pamelamays4186]

My retired NYPD officer uncle retired to Florida. He spent his retirement playing golf with his fellow retiree buddies from the force. 👮⛳

[@tinicoleofficial]

Sounds like the life😎

[@jamesconnolly3042]

Pamela, I retired from NYPD coming up on 12 years ago. Still waiting on my last kid to graduate high school, and we’re OUT! North Carolina here we come! 👍🏻

[@yvonneadrian734]

It seems that New Yorkers retire and move to Florida.

[@MichaelMeade-d7b]

​@@yvonneadrian734 It's the law.

[@bestyoutubechannelever3206]

Come on over to Tennessee. You'll discover we're a great state. Two things, though: 1. Avoid Memphis at ALL cost! Every state has that one city. I Tennessee it's Memphis. 2. Nashville is awesome but it starting to get expensive because so many of you are moving there. Try Clarksville, Knoxville and Chattanooga. Nashville is right in the center of the state so you're never more than a couple hours drive tops. You can get afford air fare and fly to Florida for nice beaches when you want. Less than $100 round trip. Get yourself a frequent flier's credit card. You'll be happy at how far you money will stretch here and how much real estate you can buy with your equity less the Nashville area. No income taxes, some of the cheapest utilities and some of the lowest property taxes. If you'll get out you'll discover there's a lot to do here. I wish I lived half way between Chattanooga and Knoxville. West Tennessee is the cheapest real estate but, again, avoid Memphis like the plague!

[@annjames1837]

You just keep saying great state and Tennessee will become a hellhole like the blue states the invaders are fleeing.

[@docjw8914]

Please stop letting them know. They are jacking up the prices as they flock here.

[@pmscalisi]

@bigdickblack1505California is the homeless, drug addicted, overtaxed, overpriced state. Don’t see much advantage there either as well as all of the west coast and northeast

[@jeffreysantos9070]

Thanks! We are about to pull the trigger to move in Tennessee!

[@bestyoutubechannelever3206]

@@jeffreysantos9070 You'll love it here

[@bonesandbells]

A little surprised by Louisiana, but Louisiana is probably there since Texas is driving out retirees with high property taxes that get few breaks unless you're a disabled veteran and Louisiana's are very low on a homestead.

[@auntgracie4826]

I would def consider retiring in PA. I was considering TN but there is a housing shortage and what is available has gotten very expensive.

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Really good info (as usual). thank you!

[@dirtyhoefarms2024]

Quick factoid: GA remained "open" during Covid, doing so well fiscally, taxpayers got a surplus refund last year ... and will again this year too ... Curious if your AMAZING research can tell us which states have the best healthcare systems for over 50? Thank you for the great info!!!

[@kathleengivant-taylor2277]

Well any state that did not fall for all that covid nonsense I would want to give them a chance

[@rjrj570]

North Ark is beautiful. drove through on the way to Branson.

[@HedgeFundAnalyst]

Currently 34 - Looking to retire to TN in about 3 years. Who knows if I'll be there for the next 50 years, but definitely for a solid chunk of the beginning

[@kaesmomFitz]

We're leaving NH to retire in PA. We're in the Boston commuter area even though we're not MA - but everyone from MA moves here. We're heading to southern PA where the weather is better, there's more farmland/open spaces, and the cost of living is significantly less.

[@davidboyd1617]

The sucky thing is property in TN has skyrocketed in the last few years because of all the people coming in from out of state. I was born in east TN and lived most of my life there, but had to move a few years ago for work and now it's going to be much more expensive to move back home for retirement.

[@alanploetz7100]

Witnessed that a few years back, even before the COV. We are from the north, bought our first retirement home in FL and then sold it for unforseen reasons back in 2018. Started thinking about being halfbacks with our search running from northern GA to western NC, but with eastern TN being the primary search area. Saw rapid increases in real estate/home prices and a much smaller number of available homes in just a couple years. Ended up finding another place near Tampa. But definitely get why people would pick TN. Tons of variety to choose from. Just live close to a border and do your shopping in GA or KY.

[@shadrach6299]

Louisiana is too humid and hot!

[@nmm190]

The sweltering humidity in those southern states will keep us from heading east even though they are more affordble. We will be bucking the trend and going to the PNW even though its more expensive.

[@frankanderson4176]

New Gov. in AR is Sara Huckabee. She's Rep., conservative. Looking to possibly eliminate the state income tax & make other good changes to the state. Party neutral, here...just saying, doing some of the things that have made FL, TN and TX attractive.

[@dianezybrands8250]

Good luck having decent schools. See where low tax states rank. You get what you pay for.

[@cisium1184]

As a friend of mine said, "South Carolina is the new Florida and Tennessee is the new Texas."

[@lindylou3519]

Yep. I must agree. A lot of people are picking SC over FL due to being a lot less expensive plus it offers all the same things.

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Everyone I know loves TN and it’s on our top 2 list of places to retire to. That and Florida are the states most of my family has already retired to. LOL. I want a place in both states.

[@roydavis2242]

I wasn't overly surprised that Tennessee was in the top 5, but wasn't expecting number 1. According to the financial reports on the best states to retire in, they are considered very "tax-friendly", not taxing pensions, 401s, or SSI.

[@hansschotterradler3772]

Don't they make up some of it with higher sales tax??

[@RonHarris-tc6mt]

@@hansschotterradler3772 Yes, we do, with the No. 1 or No. 2 combined sales tax in the U.S. we give the state pretty close to a "tithe" with nearly every non-food purchase, "in-Voluntarily" I might add.

[@cyclemiler2695]

They don’t tax capital gains on stock sales either! Sales tax is high but not enough to make a difference compared to what I paid in Chicagoland.

[@carlraffen6543]

@@hansschotterradler3772 yea. And I understand that they want to tax drivers by the mile also.

[@chnalvr]

Yes, these places tend to be inexpensive for good reasons. The weather in most of these states is horrific nearly year round. Many of them rank near the bottom of most quality of life issues lists. It's true, you get what you pay for, but if this is all you can afford, then it makes sense to live in one of these "havens."

[@silentrunning9847]

Yep..lol. retiring to a place like Tennessee that ranks way down on healthcare is odd when you're guaranteed to need that service down the road.

[@robertd9850]

No it isn't. It is cold today in NC but yesterday I went to the car wash and dried the car wearing only jeans and a t-shirt. It hasn't snowed here at all this winter or last but sometimes does. July - September can get hot but you get breaks with lower temps and dew points from time to time. Spring is breathtaking as is fall, especially in the west. Medical care is good and it is exceptional in the Raleigh area as he said. If quality of life means a state with both nice beaches mountains, rivers and lakes, low cost of living, lots of hiking, greenways, pro sports, beautiful drives like the Blue Ridge Parkway etc. then yeah, it sucks.

[@HenryPaulThe3rd]

The weather is horrific year round in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Louisiana? 😂

[@clwbchbabycakes]

There's a group we call the half backs. They moved to Florida (Maybe Alabama, Mississippi or Georgia) and found it too hot so they went half way back up north where they came from. Most of them settle in the Carolinas. A few in the Virginias.

[@s.leayoung5456]

We used to spend our winters in Florida and it was wonderful but I can't take the summer weather down there that's why I don't live there full-time but you just can't beat Florida in winter.

[@markbuerkjr4237]

As a working class youngish Florida resident, elderlies, Nevada is warm too, just saying...

[@PETER394100]

Retiring soon…..and will relocate FROM Florida out to Nevada. Florida has become “America from 50 years ago”……..just another southern Police state now.

[@tabithaoncoffee]

@@PETER394100 😂 What Florida are you living in?

[@jimsmith9853]

@@PETER394100 If only !

[@richardstaggs951]

I would move back to Arkansas today if I could get my family to go with me. Grandkids will do that to you.

[@Dhspat]

Great video as usual ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@michaels7566]

We ended up leaving PA and retiring to a place in SoCal called Laguna Woods (over 55) a gated community of about 18k about 12 miles from Laguna Beach, mountains nearby, climate is ideal and more. We lived in Sarasota, FL for 6 months and really liked the town and beaches but missed the mountains. Here, you have it all and actually in Laguna Woods the prices range from circa 225k to over a million and the property taxes are 1 percent so not too bad. The surrounding communities are generally much more expensive. I actually didn't think we could afford SoCal until we found this place about 6 years ago. I am originally from ME and MA and the winters which I once loved are just too long.

[@RonHarris-tc6mt]

Maybe the Nashville-Franklin area has plenty to offer and to do and see, as well as Knoxville, Chattanooga and maybe Memphis, I don't know. But Pigeon Forge-Sevierville-Gatlinburg is just a tourist trap.

[@mikeyc7072]

Left California for Northwest Arkansas (Bentonville) 18months ago. Multiple wins - significantly lower cost of living, cheap gas, safe, clean air, much cleaner parks and outdoors, almost no graffiti - saving a ton of money vs California. Both states Governors suck - in different ways - so what!! Arkansas (the "Natural State") is an overlooked beauty compared to the other states you mentioned. Prefer to keep it that way, less people in the Ozarks, and Ouachitas is better!! I do miss the beach though.

[@GenXfrom75]

We definitely have tons of retirees in the Palmetto State. And North Myrtle Beach has a lot and it's so much nicer than MB proper.

[@GlobalDestinations-USA]

Very insightful! Helpful to see where retirees are heading in 2023. Considering a move myself now!

[@pollidrorbaugh7541]

When you talk about the southern states, you neglect to describe the incredible amount of humidity many of these southern states have several months of the years. This is important information for some retired people in regards to their health issues.

[@certandois1]

You should do a video of what state is the best for first-time home buyer's

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

I would like to see a video on the best states to which to retire for military retirees.

[@juleswins3]

Poor Tennessee. I’m originally from Florida. I know what the natives are going through.😢

[@underground9260]

It’s crazy how Tennessee average home price is about 100K more than Ohio is. Alabama also surpassed Ohio as well. I think in the next decade, there will be a bunch of changes in those states. And it may not be for the better

[@dennisud]

I have an old high school friend move to Pennsylvania after her husband passed. She's taking care of her elderly father there.

[@robertbangkok]

You missed the whole taxes issue - In Pennsylvania, there is no tax on retiree income.

[@peterstoddard6225]

My fellow Georgians might slap me for this, but South Carolina offers better peaches. Walnuts in Georgia yes, but far more pecans and peanuts. Please keep up the fine work. I love this content.

[@trutenbeck388]

I have been retired for over 12 years and never moved, and have no plans to move. My wife and I own a home that has been in the family for 100 years. It’s in great shape and pretty too, and it’s cheaper than hot plate Heaven at the Green Hotel.

[@llianneolivoreyesmusic]

Damn, you have ghosts.

[@amylee9]

where is your home? which state?

[@wandas9351]

Pennsylvania also offers a lot assistance for seniors and good healthcare.

[@horhay1981]

At the 5:34 mark you are talking about Kansas but you are showing the plaza in Kansas City, Missouri.

[@garybarney5383]

Retired in Texas…love hot weather and the western culture

[@majorsynthqed7374]

Moved to SW Florida. Love the hot weather too and boating culture. Texas was my second choice.

[@topplacetoLive]

Great video for retirees! The top states they're moving to in 2023 is super informative. Helps a lot with retirement planning.

[@ukulelebutterfly]

I didn't think I would ever be able to retire in Florida. So, I didn't! I moved when I was 30! Why wait??? It was the Best Decision I ever made in 65 years! Y'all just getting here. I've been Living it!!! ✌️❤️ ~ 🦋

[@uncleheide]

We’re selling our house of 40+ years near Atlanta and moving to south Alabama in April. Can’t wait to escape the craziness here.

[@icecold5920]

We’ll homeowners insurance in Texas Florida and mid west is so expensive, in Florida and Texas you be pay 2200 compared to 800 here in Washington

[@RichDeShong]

I was surprised my home state of Arizona was not on the list, until I realized a lot of our Retirees only live here 1/2 of the year and a probably still citizens of their summer home. Did snowbirds make the list in anyway?

[@alanploetz7100]

I'm a snowbird to FL even though we have family in Tucson.

[@nutritioncoachjo]

More than likely we will retire in middle Tennessee. The prices sure do reflect it’s popularity! Housing prices have shy-rocketed. Having said that, it’s still cheaper than my state of WA and worth the move. Housing, food, insurance, property taxes, gas prices etc are all cheaper than where we live in WA outside Seattle. Great medical is bonus!

[@jenniferliggett6385]

A note - if you are outside of the Atlanta area, healthcare in Georgia is not always the best. Look at the rankings if you need healthcare for a chronic condition as you age.

[@FuzzyFlowerGuy]

I paused the video to give you some grief about Georgia being the peach state. Changed my comment because after I hit play, you explained yourself. You know your audience

[@EJaj1623]

All I learned from this video and that’s there’s no where good to retire to anymore. So sad

[@jamesinkeys]

Valerie, check out The Villages, Fl.... So beautiful, safe, and fun..Fastest growing community in the world...

[@lauraguida8482]

Interesting! I was watching another video and they claimed Virginia was the #1 state to retire to. We were considering TN but the housing costs near Nashville and Knoxville have skyrocketed.

[@johnvowell6348]

Interesting. We've always known that PA is a state that people tend to stay in when they retire. We left PA in 1996. All of our friends and family from when we lived there are still living there. This is the first time I've ever seen anything including PA as a retirement destination.

[@leoburgunder9201]

Was living in Doylestown, PA in 1997 when we got hit with the storm of the century (over 3' of snow, 7' drifts). Moved to Melbourne, FL in 1998, sure a couple of hurricanes but can wear shorts 11 months of the year and now Scuba dive and have visited tiki bars in every county.!

[@mikec5018]

PA actually not so bad on taxes in retirement. Just have to watch out for areas with very high property taxes.

[@frankkluz9787]

Pa. sucks for retired seniors ! (Unless your wealthy)

[@georgewashington7374]

Anywhere north of Virginia is shit for retirees.

[@kelmike060404]

@@leoburgunder9201 from Doylestown too moved to Tampa 🌞

[@dongato90]

You didn’t mention the mountains of NC. Big retirement community in all of the towns and cities in the Blue Ridge mountains like Asheville.