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Or perhaps you know people who live there and praise the opportunity to experience the change in seasons.
Maybe youve seen rankings where theMidwest tops lists for most affordable places in the United States.
Heres a look at some information and rankings to help you findthe best spot for your retirement.
Analyzing the States
GOBankingRates analyzed each state to find the best ones to retire.
The analysis included cost of living, home values, tax rates and crime rates.
Two Midwestern states, North Dakota and Indiana, ranked among the top 10 states for retirement.
It finished the highest among Midwestern states.
In North Dakota, the average single-family home is valued around $270,000.
With an annual average cost of living for retirees around $41,000, it scored well among the states.
The tax rates and crime rates were also favorable for retirees.
Indiana also ranked among the top 10 states for retiring.
About 17% of the population here is 65 and over.
Theaverage single-family homein Indiana is worth about $247,000.
The total annual cost of living for retirees is affordable at about $39,000.
States likeMinnesota and Ohiofinished in the top 15 states for retiring.
PerKiplingerMany states in the region offer affordability, beautiful scenery, an abundance of activities and quality healthcare.
With that in mind,Insider Monkeycompiled a list of the best states to live on Social Security Alone.
Ohio and South Dakota were among the best states.
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