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This is also, arguably, the most difficult aspect of planning your retirement.

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Auburn, Indiana

19.

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Alexandria, Minnesota

18.

Warsaw, Indiana

17.

Le Mars, Iowa

16.

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Brainerd, Minnesota

15.

Hutchinson, Minnesota

14.

Owatonna, Minnesota

13.

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Burley, Idaho

12.

Coos Bay, Oregon

11.

Fort Morgan, Colorado

10.

Blackfoot, Idaho

9.

North Bend, Oregon

8.

Moses Lake, Washington

7.

Walla Walla, Washington

6.

Pullman, Washington

5.

Port Angeles, Washington

4.

Ellensburg, Washington

3.

East Wenatchee, Washington

2.

Using this data, the percentage of the population ages 65 and over can be calculated.

The livability index was sourced from AreaVibes and included as supplemental information.

The average single family home value was sourced from Zillow Home Value Index for September 2024.

Using the mean and median retirement accounts value, the years to draw down those savings were calculated.

The cities were sorted to show the places with the longest draw down of retirement savings.

All data was collected on and is up to date as of Oct. 7, 2024.

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