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Boomers looking for more bang for their buck and/or a relatively warm climate are increasingly embracing Southern states.
Which of these states are seeing the biggest influx of retirees in 2024?
These are the top seven Southern stateswhere retirees are flocking.
The average single family home value was sourced from Zillow Home Value Index from June 2024.
Using the average expenditure and mortgage the average total cost of living was calculated for each state.
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