5 Worst States to Retire in 2024

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1. Alaska

Insider Monkey Score: 11

Cost of Living Index: 125.2

Health Rank: 39

Tax Friendliness: Very Friendly

Alaska claims the top spot on our list of worst states to retire in 2024. Starting off, the state has a cost of living that would be difficult to bear for most people. With an index of 125.1, Alaska’s cost of living is more than 25% above the national average. Retirees who are surviving on small, fixed payments might not be able to fulfill their basic needs, and the healthcare system isn’t any better. 

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