Missouri Is One Of The Top 20 Places To Retire In The U S

Retirement’s a big deal for everyone. Those of us planning retirement, whether a few years down the line or decades from now, have a lot to take into consideration, including taking a look at where it’s most affordable to retire. Missouri earned a spot in the top 20, of all 50 states, on the list of the best places to retire in the United States.

If you’re still unsure of where you want to retire, you might want to take a look at a study, published by Wallet Hub, in January 2020. It ranks Missouri as number 20.

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Wallet Hub analyzed data in three key areas – quality of life, affordability, and healthcare. States could earn a total of 100 points. Florida topped the list with a score of 63.02, ranking second in affordability, fifth in quality of life, and 26th in healthcare.

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Missouri netted a total score of 54.61, behind North Dakota at 19 and ahead of Michigan at 21. Florida, Colorado, New Hampshire, Utah, and Wyoming comprised the top five.

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The state scored the highest in affordability, coming in at 22. Affordability takes into account such factors as tax friendliness, the adjusted cost of living, and the cost of in-home services and adult day healthcare.

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Quality of life earned Missouri a spot at 28. Quality of life ranges from access to public transportation and scenic byways to museums, theaters, bingo halls, and golf courses per capita.

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It also looks as the rate of elderly residents who volunteer, residents who help their neighbors, and crime rates, both property and violent crimes.

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Finally, Missouri ranks 29 on healthcare. Healthcare encompasses doctors, family practices, nurses, dentists, and home health aides per capita; the quality of public hospitals, and life expectancy.

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Do you think Missouri should be higher in the rankings of the best places to retire in the United States? Why or why not? Join the conversation in the comments! Those of us who love Missouri know there are a ton of reasons to live here. Here are just 10 ways living in Missouri ruins you for life (in a really good way, of course).