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Many people dream ofenjoying their post-work yearsand living a comfortable life in one of these states.

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To turn that daydream into a reality, youll need to prioritize savings.

Each state presents would-be retirees with diverse and unique living experiences, but these come with significant expenses.

This is reflected in a high cost-of-living index of 136.4.

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Unfortunately, this island idyll comes at a premium.

While its a bargain compared to Hawaii, living in so much natural beauty is still a bit pricey.

All data was collected on and is up to date as of Jan. 8, 2024.

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