South Carolina Makes Top Five List Of Best States To Retire In

Bankrate based its 2024 ranking on five criteria categories including, affordability and more.

A Bankrate analysis revealed the top five states to retire in.

Delaware took the top spot. Though it’s a more expensive state to live in, it’s high-quality health care, light tax burden, affordable home insurance and good weather made it the top state.

West Virginia came in second thanks to its best-in-the-nation affordability.

Georgia is third and South Carolina fourth after scoring better on affordability.

Last but not least, Missouri cracked the top five due to its low cost of living.

Bankrate based its 2024 ranking on five criteria categories including, affordability, overall well-being, quality and cost of health care, weather and crime.