10. Ensenada, Baja Mexico
quiet, small town vibe- 1/2
good healthcare- 1/2
weather- 2/2
crime- 1/2
cost of living- 0/2
shopping- 2/2
total: 7/12
This location is considered a relatively big city in Baja, however, there is a quaint town nestled inside it called Punta Banda which “has a gorgeous, peaceful 6-mile long beach where you can rent homes right on the beach which is not over ran by tourists.” This may be just the place to retire.