10 best places to retire in US

Shik-Lung Mark on 04-Nov-1997

Recently, I read a rating of the 10 best places to retire in US and why from the Money magazine that I would like to share with all the Lighters. They are:

1. Madison, Wisconsin - Low crime rate, superb health facilities and a economy.

2. Punta Gorda, Florida - Low crime rate, no state or local income tax, sunny weather.

3. Rochester, Minnesota - Low cost of living and low crime rate.

4. For Lauderdale, Florida - Plenty of golf courses, tennis courts and stunning beaches. Plentiful healthcare and high property values.

5. Ann Arbor, Michigan - Excellent air and water quality and one doctor for every 50 peoples.

6. For Myers/Cape Coral, Florida - Situated on gorgeous beaches on the Gulf of Mexica, affordable housing, great weather and low unemployment.

7. Ganineseille, Florida - Very low cost of living, affordable housing and property values that appreciate as much as 10.5 percent a year.

8. Austin, Texas - Bustling economy, no state or local income taxes, and affordable housing.

9. Seattle, Washington - No state income tax, superb health care and gorgeous mountin scenery.

10. Lakeland, Florida - Very low housing prices and extremely low property taxes.

As we can see, the criterias they used for the rating is pretty much what we/most the people would be looking for: the safety, health care, low cost of living ( taxes, housing ..), environment, climate and recreations. To add to this list for us would be Chinese Food and Humanity (relatives and friends). Among the 10, I like #4, Fort Lauderdale, Florida where I understand has
>great Chinese foods and ourclassmate, Charles Kao, has already had a place there. Therefore if anyone is looking for a place for retirement, put this place on your list and check it out.

Muk Tao