While the best state to retire in the U.S. is also one of the smallest in the country, the worst state to retire is the largest. Alaska ranks as the worst state in the U.S. to retire for the third year in a row, according to Bankrate’s study of the best states to retire in 2024. To compile its list of the best and worst places to retire in the U.S., Bankrate ranked all 50 states across five weighted categories. | CNBC

Best and worst states to retire in the United States

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