The 10 Best Places to Retire in 2012

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If you are looking for a place without as much liberal interest as another writer suggests, you might try down South. They have little government control or it is so heavily Republican that it can be considered totalitarian. Of course you need to put up with: 1) wholesale obesity of a populace too stupid to put caloriie signs in fast food restaurants; 2) overrun hospitals that get little or no government support; 3) lack of community services; 4) a lower than average IQ for the population at large; 5) the highest level of toxic pollutants in the country; 6) the highest governmental deficits in the country (they rely on blue states for subsidies); and 7) other conservatives who don't give a darn if you run into trouble. If you do elect to move there, you will make many, many liberals very happy.

D Kimball of NH 12:51PM December 04, 2011

The nearest big city to Pittsfield is Albany, NY NOT Boston, MA. Pittsburgh is a beautiful city, but its burdensome city taxes forces property values low. They are also plagued by problems with gas drilling called fracking. Lincoln, NE is covered with high tension power lines and, unless you are affiliated somehow with the University is quite boring. Etc. Have the authors ever lived in these places as a retiree. I think not. Oh, well. I guess no list is perfect.

D of NH 12:41PM December 04, 2011

In addition to Boone, any of the small mountain towns in western North Carolina from Weaverville, Waynesville, Black Mountain, Brevard, all all worth exploring as second home and retirement destinations. while Asheville gets all the buzz, all are vital, interesting, and offer four seasons and mountain settings.

dallaschas of TX 11:04AM December 02, 2011

I'm thinking anywhere that the country isn't run by Socialists such as our current President and his group of crooks.

Robert McVey of TX 9:33PM December 01, 2011

Flagstaff is certainly "God's country" from April to November but when the snow comes it's too cold for this second generation native Arizonan. Ideally I would want to be in Flagstaff May to November and Phoenix the rest of the year. As to knuckle dragging Dave from Michigan, we are so glad you do not want to come to Arizona. As we celebrate our 100th anniversary February 14th we do not need uninformed miscreants like you in our state. Enjoy Michigan. And, if you cannot say anything nice, say nothing. As to Florida, beautiful scenery but the humidity is a killer!

Carole Bartholomeaux of AZ 9:10PM December 01, 2011

Millions have retired to where they can golf, swim, bike, play tennis, etc. 12 months a year and yet Florida isn't on the list? The "Florida Move Guide" says FL is the best asset protection state for keeping your retirement funds, IRA, home etc. safe too. No state income tax either. Homes now half price!

Joe Rons of FL 6:47PM December 01, 2011

I'm sure that these 10 cities have their pro's and con's just like everywhere else. I have lived in Florida all of my life (By choice!) and my lovely wife and I will retire here. There are alot of great location within the state to fit any monitary situation and if you dare to complain about the weather we natives can dirtect you to the Northern Border! For my wife and I there truely is no place like home...The Sunshine State!

Kenneth of FL 12:38PM December 01, 2011

I woudn't live in AZ if you gave me the property and the house. cheep to live and whom you have to live with are two totaly different things

dave of MI 11:15AM December 01, 2011

Hawaii!!!

Janette C. of OH 11:00AM November 24, 2011

Why worry about medical care, crime and move to a country where they don't speak English just to try to save a few dollars. With half price homes, no state income tax, excellent medical care and laws that protect a retirees assets, Florida is a more compelling retirement destination than ever. There is no place like the US for comfort and safety for retired Americans.

Ron Stack Author of FL 5:12PM November 22, 2011