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Considering these things,here are the costly cities you might want to avoid if you are retiring.

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Thats over $142,000 per year to live in anassisted living facility.

It is also 42% higher than the state average.

For retirees on a strict budget, this can be difficult to maintain.

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Healthcare in the city is over 27% higher than the national average.

Rojas said, Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk area of Connecticut is another place to stay away from.

The average cost of a room in a nursing home there has reached $159,359.

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The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska, is approximately 15.5% higher than the national average.

Cost of living data is accurate as of June 20, 2024, and was sourced from BestPlaces.

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