One Of The Best Places In The Country To Retire Is Alabama

One of the things that most people look forward to is retirement. While most people choose to retire in their current town, many others decide to move elsewhere. There are many great states to retire in, including Alabama. According to World Population Review, Alabama is the sixth-best place in the country to retire. Listed below are 10 reasons why many people are choosing to retire here in the Yellowhammer State.

When compared to most other states across the country, Alabama has a low cost of living. In fact, it’s 13% below the national average.

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Alabama also has one of the lowest property tax rates in the country.

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Speaking of property tax, homeowners 65 years of age and older are exempt from paying it.

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Alabama also offers a milder winter when compared to most other states, especially those up north.

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There are several scenic places located throughout the state of Alabama that attract many retirees, including Little River Canyon National Preserve (pictured).

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Alabama is home to some of the country’s best golf courses, which is great because many retirees enjoy golfing.

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There are beautiful beaches along Alabama’s Gulf Coast.

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Alabama is also home to some of the country’s finest lakes.

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There are many small towns in Alabama that offer a relaxing retirement lifestyle.

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If you’d much rather live in a big city, you’re in luck because even though Alabama’s bigger cities, such as Birmingham, have a high cost of living when compared to the state’s smaller towns, it’s still much more affordable than moving to other larger cities across the country such as Seattle, New York City, etc.

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As you can see, Alabama is a great place to retire. Can you think of any other reasons more and more people are deciding to retire in Alabama? If so, please share them with us in the comments below.