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Below, see which 15 states you should avoid relocating toif you plan to work in retirement.
Maine
14.
Minnesota
13.
The state doesnt have a sales tax either.
Utah
11.
Illinois
10.
Maryland
9.
Washington
8.
Vermont
7.
Rhode Island
6.
Connecticut
5.
New York
4.
California
2.
Massachusetts
1.
GOBankingRates also found the (5) overall cost of living index for each state.
In final calculations, factor (3) was weighted 0.5x and factor (5) was weighted 2x.
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