Top 10 Dream Towns for Affordable Living and Retirement

[@enigmawyoming5201]

At 71 years old, retired for 15 years…. I believe best places to retire is small towns that are half hour or so away from a decent medical center.

[@dmgiliam]

…or an airport.

[@deBASHmode]

Hey, Briggs - there’s one stat you could add to retirement videos that would really be helpful, and that’s average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment. Not everyone is interested in or capable of purchasing a home at any point in their lives, let alone retirement, so it isn’t an option for some of us. Thanks!

[@fredsamuel6817]

Wholeheartedly agree!!

[@helenmartin-lee486]

I agree.

[@artfuldodger7838]

A lot of these retirement places want cash. They don't deal in debt. No mortgage. You sell your house, then give them the money for your new house. $400,000 cash. From someone who has to make their money last until they die, and don't know when that will be.

[@garyleibitzke4166]

My mother had a name for retirement. She said most people call it the golden years, she called it the rusty years.

[@jefferysurratt5650]

My aunt Tresa told me one day you will live your golden years, she did not understand inflation, more like copper years, lol.

[@mghezzi]

So true

[@paulofearghail9408]

My knees can attest to that.

[@noahhowellstone1264]

SSI should never be taxed

[@jamesbrown9721]

SSI is a non taxable federal benefit. Those benefits don't pay enough to get taxed since it means tested

[@chuck_in_socal]

@@jamesbrown9721wrong.

[@grumpychoi]

The maximum at age 70 for SS is 4,873 per month which will definitely get you in a tax bracket which is $25k a year.

[@garyleibitzke4166]

As for Boise, you can live cheaper in Twin Falls, Idaho. Doesn't have as much going on as Boise, but cheaper and a slower lifestyle which some will like.

[@SirManfly]

It's nice there !!

[@paulofearghail9408]

Two years ago I spoke with a hotel owner in St. Anthony, Idaho, (eastern side) who told me that the population of the town was starting to increase because of people moving out of places like Boise and Spokane, Washington, due to the influx of Californians in those cities.

[@andreabradley5837]

They are starting to get more of a cultural scene as well. Plus, you can see where Evel Kneivel almost died!

[@Worldaffairslover]

Boise has nothing going on

[@andreabradley5837]

@@Worldaffairslover 🙊

[@Mohammed-x8m]

From $37K to $65K that's the minimum range of profit return every month I think it's not a bad one for me, now I have enough to pay bills and take care of my family.

[@Mohammed-x8m]

Yeah, since meeting Shellane Maxwell, I now agree that with an expert managing your portfolio, the rate of profit high, with less risk

[@Mohammed-x8m]

I will advise you stop trading on your own if you keep losing. And i don't trade on my own anymore, I always required help and assistance

[@TengkuTony]

Sounds familiar, I have heard her names on several occasions.. And both her success stories on wall street journey!

[@mike-x3h7q]

She's my family personal Broker and also a Broker to many families here in the United states, she is a licensed Broker

[@Mohammed-x8m]

SHE’S MOSTLY ON TELEGRAMS WITH HER NAME

[@RickLeahigh]

I have lived inside Hot Springs Village for nearly 3 years now and can tell you it is like living in a National Forrest

[@jeremiahwamaling5174]

Briggs, I'm a medically retired Army guy who started the Army waaay late. At the end of the day I'm about an E9 retiree as a 14 year SSG. I genuinely love your sense of humor and all the work you (and/or your team) do to give would-be wanderers the semi-insider info that can really kick off more focused research. Happy to throw likes at a fellow vet's videos, but I really do appreciate this channel. Cheers, brother

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Cheers.

[@Some1sp3cial]

I dig the affordable real estate videos! 👍

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Us too!

[@melissaweyrick5311]

The crime rate in Pueblo CO is over 200% higher than the national average. I wouldn't call that a Dream Town myself.

[@marilynfoster1233]

I was shocked to see that on this list. It’s so known how crime ridden Pueblo is, not to mention ugly.

[@tebu8217]

Pueblo is a place you drive through, not live. Bad research for this pick.

[@savannahsmiles1797]

Having lived in the Spgs...I would NEVER EVER retire in Pueblo...not a thing GOOD about it

[@PoliticallyIncorrect90]

In that area, choose Canon City, CO over Pueblo.

[@NW-Commuter]

Suggestion: best retirement town in each state. (You’ve already covered some, but it be nice to hear every state.)

[@nwsvndr]

Why by state? State lines are such arbitrary boundaries, and the state laws aren't that different (e.g. taxes - if they don't have income tax, they will tax you another way).

[@HanSolomani]

You missed one very important thing that all retirees look for: health care. Are there decent hospitals or at least clinics nearby? And good doctors? When you're retirement age your parts start to fail, so good medical is a must.

[@joywebster2678]

I've asked that parameter to be included in more videos too! Needing to maintain a arcto drive 2 hrs to a hospital affects budget!

[@Rwealone]

I live near Pueblo and it's not a good town to live in. Too much crime and daily traffic accidents.

[@ricardoconqueso]

Yeah, I grew up in CO, and growing up, Pueblo was always a punchline.

[@bukboefidun9096]

Pueblo is a mess. Avoid it. Don't even stop in it.

[@kerensky04]

Only place worse than Pueblo is Alamosa.

[@dianefontaine7204]

Went to the Colorado State Fair once. We swore we would never go to Pueblo again. It’s a dump and has a scary feel to it.

[@bukboefidun9096]

@dianefontaine7204 we did as well early 90s... the fair was just ok, but Pueblo not ok

[@TerryAnnOnline]

Smart to include a Mississippi town. Retirement savings will stretch further and some retirees aren’t looking for anything fancy.

[@cisium1184]

I lived in Oxford for three years in the 90s. It was a wonderful place to live, especially if you are late 20s and in school. But not a lot of jobs, and remote work wasn't a thing then. I think about moving back there often, but I probably couldn't live near the Square anymore - the average home value townwide may be low, but thanks to the "football condo" craze, the values near the Square and Ole Miss are much higher. As for racism, college towns are all the same; the most visible racism you'll find now is of the so-called "anti-racism" variety. Even when I lived there I found Oxford to be no more racist than the college town I grew up in in New Hampshire, and it was certainly less racist than Boston.

[@victorramosjr2445]

@@cisium1184 well my friend, the keyvword of this video is "retired". So you probably wont be looking for jobs there during retirement.

[@randyshepherd4042]

The best description of Green Valley, AZ I ever heard, because it is accurate and funny: "Green Valley is the world's largest free range nursing home".

[@AltTechFan]

My parents retired to Hot Springs Village and I visited many times. Beautiful! The lakes and golf courses are legit. Be aware there is a property owners association and that's how those amenities are paid for. Also, as you might expect in a mountainous area, some of the roads are roller coaster high and low. Overall, it was very, very nice and if that's the environment you want, check it out.

[@TheCycle2300]

Bella Vista was originally designed as a retirement community in the 1960's but it has become a place for all ages and families. It's about as beautiful as you would hope a place this affordable could be. Bonus that it has all the amenities you mentioned and is connected to Bentonville which makes it even better. And if you like mountain biking, it's incredible.

[@crystalfrancis3211]

It feels anything but scenic to see lots of asphalt and impermeable roads. The photos are a good way to identify the communities you mention but scenes of roads and warehouses are anything but attractive.

[@gloriathatsit6675]

My parents retired in Long Beach Mississippi ten years ago and love it. We've visited a few times and it is a very nice community. Beautiful beaches, fishing, islands, casinos, very friendly people and amazing prices on real estate. Low property taxes.

[@olga138]

How's the health care?

[@raymondmuench3266]

Liked this a lot, but hope you’ll do a video sometime which includes some info on condos in the locales. Frankly, I don’t want to spend my “golden” years doing outside maintenance.

[@michellejohnson2233]

Oxford, Mississippi is the only town on this list that appeals to me, for history, bookstores, coffeeshops, eateries, southern mild winters and active vibe. Seriously keeping Oxford in mind. I could live in Florida, but not Homosassa. Sure I'd like St. Augustine. Can't see myself moving to any of the other states mentioned.

[@paulofearghail9408]

Pueblo? Really? This past summer I moved from Pueblo to northern Arkansas, and I could not be happier. Pueblo has a very high crime rate, and housing costs are escalating. My first month in my rental home in Pueblo's "North Side," (March 2001) there were two drive-by shootings at the same house across the street - and North Side is supposed to be one of the better areas. The only reason I stayed for more than three years was that I had family nearby in Pueblo West. Pueblo is dirty, dusty, has a big homeless and drug problem, and has had an increasing gang and crime problem. The medical facilities are good, to be sure, but aside from that, it's not a good place for seniors.

[@celinalima1194]

Thanks for The update 😊

[@emilybriancochran9700]

I attended a funeral in Kingsport, TN a couple of years ago. The coolest part of living there is the tiny airport. You’re a 45 min flight from Atlanta, where you can connect to a direct flight to just about anywhere in the world. I imagine it take some people in the suburbs of Atlanta longer than 45 min to get to their gate in the Atlanta airport!

[@jackr2455]

I always enjoy your videos, and though I understand this one is primarily about "affordability" I think not including crime stats in a major omission. I live in a major metro area that I mostly like but plan on leaving when I retire because property crime has gotten ridiculous. No matter the part of town, your home and car are never safe regardless of precautions. I looked up a few of these myself and would eliminate them immediately because the crime rates are so high. For most, especially after a certain age, feeling safe and secure is important to a good quality of life. A given individual may be willing to trade safety for affordability to some degree, but it's important information to weigh in.

[@BenjySparky]

Briggs, you rock! Peace 🤘

[@grannycee8280]

Another great and helpful video. Thanks Briggs.

[@coreymitsunaga7698]

Affordable, nice retirement, the first thing that comes to mind is Mississippi and Arkansas.

[@KamBar2020]

HillBilly 😮

[@CeruleanSky1111]

@@KamBar2020don't judge. The people are nice and both are very inexpensive. Lots of history and culture if you know where to look and great food. MS close to Gulf Shores beaches... gorgeous! But to each his own.

[@cisium1184]

@@KamBar2020 I bet you make friends easily. 😉

[@maryreneecyrdacus3422]

​@@KamBar2020Hillbilly? Where are the hills in Mississippi and Arkansas?

[@KamBar2020]

@@maryreneecyrdacus3422 You Tell Me

[@Elnu01]

Pueblo has crime like no other city in Colorado!

[@ltcmoose2001]

I live south of Homasassa Fl. Your description is spot on. It is what Florida use to be. There are a number of over 55 communities in the area. I live in one that was build from 1982-1997. We get a lot for our HOA fee with 63 weed free holes of golf. The older developments in this area kept the live oaks. There are many options for retiree's in this area from new construction to mobile home communities that you own your own land. Tampa airport is less than 90 minutes away.Traffic is ok in this area because of the amount of protected land west of US 19 that can not be developed. If you want night life, you can drive over to the Villages.

[@WaltANelsonPHD]

Great video. Thank you.

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Glad you liked it!

[@WaltANelsonPHD]

@@WorldAccordingToBriggs How about featuring four cities(towns?) in different parts of the country that are very similar. So, you would not have to move very far to retire. Idk. Sister cities inside the U.S.?

[@edruttledge342]

The state tax exemption on SSN benefits in Arizona is a STATE TAX issue. It has no affect on the federal tax or "Uncle Same going up your colon." Get it. Got it. Good.

[@prdamerican667]

Great video Briggs, especially for us getting closer to retirement. Your humor is ramping up, so you must be feeling better. Thanks

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@GregBatte]

You got everything right about Morganton, 1/2 of my family lives there. What you left out is the extreme poverty and drug addiction that is very present within the community. Want that farm to table meal without pretentious attitude? Just walk by the strung out locals to get there!

[@rightwingprofessor1356]

Also Morganton was heavily affected by the recent Hurricane, Hurricane Helene.

[@teresaslaughter1546]

Kingsport has 9.75 % sales tax, and groceries are taxed. Kingsport is a Bible belt town. There's a lot of churches. It is a very slow pace, so this may be a plus or minus for some😊

[@victorramosjr2445]

Fuug dat! That's eff'd up if groceries are taxed.

[@mtngrl5859]

@@victorramosjr2445 I believe though there is no State taxes.

[@jamesajoachim3]

Kingsport is not where I originally wanted to be at yet after a year a half we love it Reason for here in Kingsport is no opening at a dialysis center in Johnson city as i am only 20 miles from VA in Johnson city Praise God we left cali

[@bunny_smith]

Not gonna lie. These places don't look that appealing to me. Not interested in the desert and not interested in the south.

[@theresatheresa4113]

Amen to that!

[@victorramosjr2445]

...& I'm not interested in butt-f****ng cold weather or having to shovel snow. I love my AZ desert. Will take it over arctic cold stupid weather.

[@cobaltbroker]

Those are the only areas I would consider...as do many others.

[@TropicTrdr]

I spent some time in the trucking industry and Boise was considered one of the "Eleven Western States". BTW, the Boise Stage Stop east of town used to serve an awesome breakfast burrito

[@victorramosjr2445]

What's a "buttiro"? Gotta try one someday...😆😆

[@robertjibson6136]

I started watching Briggs about 3 years ago when I was trying to figure out where to move. I wanted to leave Colorado that I called home for 36 years. Funny thing is I ended up in Kingsport, TN he never mentioned this city I just ended up here. Is Kingsport perfect? Nowhere is but I love it here I wish I found it years ago. I am super happy to be a Tennessean!

[@paulofearghail9408]

I also left Colorado, which had been home all my life, this year. I was very interested in Kingsport and other areas of northeastern Tennessee, but I finally settled on a beautiful little village in the Ozarks of northern Arkansas. Interestingly, my closest neighbor also escaped Colorado.

[@savannahsmiles1797]

@@paulofearghail9408 So many have LEFT CO cuz it is a wasteland that won't go back to being what it was

[@juleswins3]

I’ve lived in Pueblo, Hot Springs Village, Bella Vista and I’m a Florida native. Amazing to see so many places I’ve lived on the list. As a kid I remember the steel mill in Pueblo as the primary economic driver and it was a rough crowd. Downtown Pueblo was door-to-door-to-door bars and they were all doing a business. Nice to see things have changed.

[@savannahsmiles1797]

The steel mill closed and the crime rate soared

[@davidknightx]

Still hoping for a list on affordable land in clean/safe areas. Even better if they have laws on the books preventing corporations from buying it all up, but not too strict on building codes for private housing.

[@ricoma6037]

Glad you're recovering!!! 👍

[@bukboefidun9096]

Kingsport is interesting for sure!

[@teresaslaughter1546]

9.75% sale tax. Groceries are also tax and high to me.

[@bukboefidun9096]

@teresaslaughter1546 yes, TN has high sales and other non-income taxes

[@janjerge1484]

​​​@@bukboefidun9096- But, for the most part, property taxes are VERY low in TN, as well as vehicle registration & licensing fees!!

[@dongouge5441]

One of the worst medical systems in the nation.

[@teresaslaughter1546]

@@dongouge5441 Agree 👍

[@DaveHeideger]

Some great options depending on the part of the country you want to be in. Homosassa FL, and Green Valley both have their charms. Oxford MS would be interesting. We prefer the gulf coast area of Alabama, but prices are definitely up here.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Statistics usually bore me to tears, but you make them rivetingly interesting. Appreciate your videos.

[@Sly88Frye]

Well I'm a long ways from retiring but honestly I would just rather stay where I'm from. I love it here in Santa Rosa ca. The problem is just like the rest of California the cost of living keeps going up here. Especially with all the people from San Francisco moving up here. Although ideally I would love to go about 25 minutes West to live in the small Beach town of Bodega Bay. That would be awesome! The problem with Bodega Bay is that you're not going to get a whole lot of amenities there and there's not really any corporate places you're used to besides 76 gas station but there are some pretty good local restaurants there and it is a Beach town and it has a wonderful view and it's just so beautiful there. Plus if I want all the amenities it wouldn't be that long of a drive to get back to my hometown of Santa Rosa anyways.

[@user-ii3vn8tn3q]

I'm in Humboldt, and love it, I just wish I didn't have a four hour drive to a real medical care.

[@angelacollins6757]

Pueblo CO has a higher crime rate than retirees would like. There is a tarantula season. Prices have gone up as remote workers are moving to cheaper cities.

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

Murray, KY is a small town, low housing costs, low taxes, and it's close to one of the best outdoor recreation areas in the country. Healthcare is pretty good.

[@mermeow]

Yeppurrz. My Dad, who passed in 2015, had retired from Ca to Tucson, then moved to Green Valley, Az.

[@breygon1]

Kingsport, TN? Mild winters? The tri-Cities area, of which Kingsport is part of, gets a LOT of snow in comparison to Knoxville, which is a little further South. They are liable to get 6+ inches while down in Knoxville, we might get a dusting, maybe. (I realize to a lot of areas that 6 inches ain't much but here is is definitely something.) Only the plateau region (Crossvile etc) seems to get more snow every year.

[@cisium1184]

Yeah, as a native New Englander who has lived in the South for 30 years, I am still tickled by the Southern belief that 6 inches is a lot of snow.

[@annjames1837]

You forgot to mention tornadoes and flooding

[@robertrandall8381]

All of texas is out for me if you own a home property taxes are some of the highest in the country

[@alexandersnow1963]

I support all your videos, but Pueblo…gotta draw a line there my friend 😂. Horrible town. Pueblo West maybe, definitely not Pueblo

[@ruthrecord8196]

My California friends moved to Boise about 5 years ago. They all love it.

[@JJacks920]

Yet its still right wing as heck.

[@rightwingprofessor1356]

Yep///CA people moving to many different states. Unfortunately, they bring their liberal, Democrat emotions with them. Can't count the places they have ruined.

[@victorramosjr2445]

@@JJacks920 ...and what's wrong with being right-wing? You must be a liberal wack, then.

[@MrDamon888]

How do you figure that in old age someone will enjoy shoveling snow?

[@robertdavidsonii5331]

I was just commenting to my bride about how Abilene is never on your lists of places to retire and BOOM! Abilene is #1! You forgot to mention Dyess, and the commissary, where we (military retirees) can clog up the aisles.

[@borisgetman9222]

Thank you for the video, Briggs! All the best to you and your family! ❤ I don’t think I could ever live in Kingsport/Erwin Tennessee. That place is forever tarnished after they murdered Mary 😢

[@billhancock7524]

Hot Springs is also next to a National Park.

[@wandahall4435]

Briggs this is ❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊

[@jjcnpa]

That video of Abilene was stark, vacant, flat and uninviting. BTW when you were showing Green Valley Arizona the graphic said Green Springs Arkansas. Morganton looked like it has potential.

[@MikeTarrani]

Morganton has severe risk from flooding. Don't want to spend my retirement years homeless.

[@GroovyJo]

I definitely wouldn’t say so. Only a small percentage of land in proximity to the Catawba.

[@bukboefidun9096]

Thanks Briggs... yeah, I am that age. Spending money like a drunken sailor though... CC bill at $3,000 this month... yikes! But hey can't take it with me. Thanks again

[@victorramosjr2445]

Live it up! I'm spending it all...whatever I end up with, before I croak.

[@Jamie-ju5zb]

That is true about the Hot springs Arkansas village. But they have a bad HOA

[@privatecaller1418]

Look at Weather Property tax Earthquake Tornado Crime

[@KamBar2020]

Gotta Have REAL Eyes to Realize Real Lies 👀

[@hisnameisiam808]

​@@KamBar2020 quit lying 😅😂

[@KamBar2020]

​@@hisnameisiam808Dont Tell NO LIe 😂😅

[@paulbklyn4742]

Medical too

[@Chris_at_Home]

I live in Alaska. At least in an earthquake all your stuff ends up in a pile instead of the next county. We survived just fine with a 7.1 centered about 15 miles from us. We have great medical nearby which is great when you get to be over 70.

[@r9999t]

Boise Idaho?!? It's crazy hot in the summer, crazy cold in the winter, dry all the time, and generally sucks as a metro area. Please go there, it'll leave more nice areas for the rest of us.

[@LagunaRider1961]

Most retirees hopefully have their homes paid off and no major debts. I live in Southern California and it’s not too expensive if you are in that situation. California does not tax social security. Gas is super expensive but I don’t drive too far so I only fill up around once a month. Hope you’re not getting hammered from that storm up in the Pacific Northwest Briggs!!

[@SM-pc7io]

Also, California doesn't have estate or inheritance tax. I think Oregon might have the worst estate tax in the US.

[@skymuffn]

…glad to see a fella CA retiree. Hello from The Bay Area. Most of my neighbors are retired and they ain’t leaving Atherton, well one did go to Jupiter, FL and my folks moved to a high rise in downtown San Jose.

[@leciasmith9353]

I would like to see the amount of land owned and used by the military by state.

[@christophercasey7388]

Boise looks like a great place to live, but it's verrry conserrvative.

[@victorramosjr2445]

...and what's wrong with being conservative? You must be a liberal wack then. Go find yourself a hole to hide in then.

[@savannahsmiles1797]

and that is bad how?

[@christophercasey7388]

@@savannahsmiles1797 I didn't say it was a bad or good thing, just that it's conservative. You can decide for yourself.

[@annhowcroft9493]

You put Green Grass Arkansas in the middle of your Arizona segment.

[@bobcoe-xx1xv]

I figured you would say lake of the Ozarks because it has so many people moving here.

[@profitglen]

Loved the video! Very vibrant! ;)

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Yay, thank you!

[@Squintillions]

8:16 - you don’t need a DEhumidifier. You might want a humidifier.

[@SM-pc7io]

Briggs, you've been everywhere. Do a video on how all the weather in other places compares to Oregon weather. I mean really compare it from your experience. I can find a lot on the internet but the internet hasn't been there. I hope to retire in a red state that has Oregon's mild weather but with more sun, not necessarily more heat. A tall order, I know, but you're totally the one who can do it.

[@ricardoconqueso]

Aspen is literally a ski resort. How are you going to compare any other "mountain town" in the Appalachians?

[@Worldaffairslover]

No wonder these towns are affordable, no one on earth wants to live there

[@benwest9004]

Idaho does have a Seaport. So, I guess that makes it a west coast state.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

Briggs, ever think about putting in time stamps?

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

They hurt the stats on list videos.

[@todddunn945]

Wow Briggs, a list without a single place with decent weather. Weather is a BIG factor for me and I simply do not do hot and humid. I hope this video was entirely sarcasm.

[@mtngrl5859]

Everyone likes different kinds of weather, if economics is an important decision, one has to be flexible re weather.

[@wonderworld1928]

A video about the best states/ small cities for newly settled immigrants ( DV Lottery winners), please, Briggs.

[@mcrsdad]

Green Springs Arkansas or Green Valley Arizona? I think it’s AZ - and it’s far from good hospitals, the VA, and shopping.

[@holygeezer3369]

Check out what humidifiers actually do. You would want one in the desert.

[@PoliticallyIncorrect90]

You meant 'dehumidifier.' Although, one might need a humidifier considering how dry it is.

[@beckypennington79]

Thank you for the video it's very appropriate for us

[@akgobears]

That Morganton NC area might even be more affordable now after the hurricane devastation in western NC....I enjoy the videos about these smaller towns much more than the ones about the big cities as im never going to live in one in the first place...As for Abilene being #1 on this list...Texas along with Florida are probably the two states i would be least likely to live in plain and simple...Love the state of Idaho, just not the Boise metro area...No fan of any metro area really....Love Colorado, i could see myself living there also...

[@mikenixon2401]

If anyone needed verification of Briggs' lists. Yep, he is correct about Abilene. Just don't expect a lot of old growth trees or lack of breeze.

[@midisax]

You didn’t mention the cost of home insurance in Florida. If you can even qualify for it.

[@Trinity177117]

Arizona Doesn’t tax Social Security benefits, but you will pay federal taxes on a portion of your benefits, if your total income exceeds certain amounts. Between 50 to 85% of your benefits will be taxed if your income exceeds 25,000 to 44,000 depending on how you file.

[@stevemoore9951]

GREETINGS FROM THE PPRC GREAT VIDEO TODAY GUESS IT WOULD HAVE TO BE IDAHO.🇺🇸🍺🍺

[@johnhamilton7701]

Arkansas also makes a lot of caskets. Maybe you'll save on shipping.

[@yvonneadrian734]

Well I'm not sure what you can purchase for $450k in the Boise metro area? I am retired and houses are more like $850k unless you are looking for a major fixer upper in the Bench Area.

[@Austinite333]

Wish you hadn’t mentioned Abilene. I want to escape the ever growing Austin area sprawl and that was on my list. Now everyone will want to go there.

[@victorramosjr2445]

You can have that boring poop hole...

[@CallidusPiscis]

It would be nice to see a video like this but with places where you don't need to drive.

[@Slkguy230]

Bogus basin ski area is only about 20 minutes from downtown Boise

[@anthonybutler3157]

Interesting video. I'm curious why you didn't mention health care for every city. Makes comparison difficult. Greetings from a retiree enjoying central portugal

[@The_Dirt_Guru]

While everyone outside of Boise pronounces it "Boy-Zee" the locals 'correctly' pronounce it "Boy-Cee"

[@bjdon99]

We had family friends who moved to Adeline. They called it ABA-Lu-Lu

[@privatecaller1418]

Florida you get mild weather and loose everything in hurricanes 🌀 or tornado. ...or over billing insurance or property appraiser.

[@KamBar2020]

You get to see OhEf Models in SoFla and SoBe these days👀 No to mention Gators and other invasive reptiles in all region of Florida 💯

[@KamBar2020]

You get to see Gators, Manatees and Other Reptiles all the time in Florida 👀🤯

[@jasonknight5863]

And yet it’s the 3rd most populous state in the country. Must not be all bad ; I think you believe what the news tells you a little too much. 🤦🏼When a storm hits a sector of florida well another 22 million people are doing just fine in the rest of it further inland. Anyhow, enjoy shoveling snow in Minnesota, Illinois or Nebraska… wherever cold state you are in that gets random tornadoes 🌪️ and hail damaged homes and cars. Without enjoying being close to the ocean. 🌊 for the next 6 months.

[@paulayala4816]

Briggs, I would be interested on your take of Kingman, AZ. I am moving out of California... hopefully this year. My wife and I are divorcing, she wants to stay, but I am out. So, I am willing to work with her so she and our kids can stay. Even if we divide our home equally, the resulting funds, combined with the equity we have, would still be insufficient to purchase another property here in California. It is really unrealistic to retire here in CA, you would be throwing good money away by staying.

[@Dreblueskies]

Have you been to Kingman? It’s really crappy! Honestly just a gross town. What about Prescott?

[@victorramosjr2445]

@@Dreblueskies Prescott is beautiful. But eff'n expensive.

[@GroovyJo]

Love morganton!

[@FortDolan-c4f]

Dream Locations… Pueblo???? Dude, I spit my coffee! Come on man!

[@darwinapala960]

Sister lives in Rogers, next to Bella Vista. They love it there. I have considered moving there or Kingsport, Tn. Love all of NE Tennessee. Plus, it has one of the best VA Hospitals in the nation in Johnson City. Excellent video Briggs

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Thank you.

[@teresaslaughter1546]

I live in Kingsport, and it may be cheaper, but the sales tax is 9.75 % . Also, food is taxed. This is the Bible belt ,so there are a lot of churches. Bibles and scripture quotes in your everyday facilities. Please, I'm not saying it's bad for me it was different. This may be different for others.I moved from a city with a lot of bars, restaurants, shopping, and faster pace, but it was expensive. It's cheaper but I find I have become housebound.

[@dongouge5441]

East TN natives are starting to hate transplants. The infrastructure is over taxed and the highways are very dangerous

[@sirrotten6963]

Energy cost, can make a big difference.

[@Gemini-kl1wn]

You left out Golden Valley, AZ. It's about as dirt cheap as you can get.

[@victorramosjr2445]

Where the hell is Golden Valley AZ?

[@Noname-fw7uo]

Just for your information, this year a tornado ripped through Hot Springs Village and caused the destruction of many homes.