10 Best Cities to Retire in Maine

6. Acton

Population: 2,457

Costs of living: 14.8 percent lower than US average

Median home value: $71,400

No of doctors per capita: 187

Health care costs: 12.3 percent higher than US average

If we took into account only costs of living and real estate prices, Acton would score better on the list. However, the fact that York County, where the town is located, struggles with a lack of doctors while health care costs exceed the national average, lowered Acton’s rank.

The town is surrounded by 22 lakes and ponds, including Balch Lake, which covers the area of 577 acres and hosts diverse fish species. Acton is less than an hour drive away from York beaches, a popular holiday destination, and Portland. This year the town will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Acton Fair, four-day event which includes concerts, car exhibitions, road races, circus shows…

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