When you think about a place to retire do you think of somewhere warm year around when you maybe should be thinking of Minnesota or South Dakota!?

Think retirement means heading south for endless summer? You might want to reconsider.

Minnesota and South Dakota are proving that the best retirement destinations aren't always the warmest.

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WalletHub has released its list of 2024’s Best & Worst States to Retire to help seniors save the most money while enjoying the best quality of life.

WalletHub, researchers analyzed all 50 states using 46 different metrics to find the most retirement-friendly locations.

The analysis couldn't be more timely with inflation pressures mounting and 66% of non-retired adults reporting their retirement savings are behind schedule, choosing the right location has never been more crucial.

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The study looked beyond just financial factors, considering:
Tax rates and cost of living
Quality and accessibility of healthcare
Available recreational activities
Overall quality of life

These are the Top 10 Best Places To Retire 2025

1. Florida
2. Minnesota
3. Colorado
4. Wyoming
5. South Dakota
6. Pennsylvania
7. New Hapshire
8. Delaware
9. North Dakota
10. Wisconsin

10 Most Obscure Minnesota Towns

As you are making road-trip plans you might want to see if you can even find some of these Minnesota towns.

Minnesota is the Land Of 10,000 Lakes and 853 towns. Even if you know the state well I'll bet you haven't even heard of Minnesota's 10 smallest towns.

Gallery Credit: Ben Davis

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