Should you move to reach FIRE? And if so, where to? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and revealing the best places to retire in the US in 2024. Living in one of these states could help fast-track financial freedom, and moving there for retirement could help your nest egg go further and improve your quality of life!
Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Alex Gailey, a lead data reporter at Bankrate, has ranked all fifty states for retirement based on five weighted “buckets” made up of dozens of crucial data points. Today, she joins the show to share her findings with us. Whether you’re looking to put down roots in a low-cost-of-living area or find a location that delivers your ideal retirement lifestyle, this list of states is a useful launching point for one of the most important life decisions you’ll ever make!
In this episode, you’ll learn how changing your address could accelerate your financial independence timeline and allow you to retire early. Alex will break down the five factors people value most in retirement—affordability, well-being, cost and quality of healthcare, weather, and crime. Stay tuned to find out which states came out on top and which states you might want to avoid. The results even surprised us!
In This Episode We Cover
Breaking down Alex’s list of best (and worst) states to retire in the US
How to accelerate your FI timeline simply by changing your address
The top five “buckets” that make up an ideal retirement destination
The most crucial factors to consider when choosing where to retire
How to take advantage of unique opportunities in high-cost-of-living areas
And So Much More!
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(00:00) Intro
(01:26) Alex’s Criteria
(05:05) Best and Worst Places to Retire
(11:38) Biggest Surprises
(22:32) Retiring in an Expensive Area
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