10 Best States to Retire in America

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5. Maine

Real-estate tax rank: 35th

Cost of living rank: 38th

Physicians per 1,000 people rank: 8th

Violent crimes per 1,000 people rank: 2nd

Surprisingly, Maine ranks 5th on our list of the 10 best states to retire in America. It’s the safest place to live in the US after Vermont (crime rate of 1.28 per 1,000 citizens), and it has 3.14 doctors per 1,000 people which is above the national average. On the other hand, Maine tends to be rather expensive. The cost of living index of 111.3 is above the national average by some extent, and property tax of 1.27% ranks in the bottom half as well. This means that homeowners in the Pine Tree State pay $2,233 for their $176,000 homes. Luckily for prospective retirees, median real-estate price in Maine is similar to the national average. $173,600 home translates to $2,206 worth of property taxes per year.

Best States to Retire in America

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