5. Rosarito, Baja Mexico
quiet, small town vibe- 2/2
good healthcare- 2/2
weather- 2/2
crime- 1/2
cost of living- 0/2
shopping- 2/2
total: 9/12
The fifth on our list of best places to retire to in Baja Mexico is considered a resort town, which accounts for the expensive living. But it’s only 10 miles from the US border, and goodness, if you’ve been saving for retirement all your life, you deserve a little luxury, right?