[Updated] The Worst States to Retire In

10. Louisiana deals with high personal and property crime rates

With low rankings for healthcare and quality of life, as well as coming in 47th for life expectancy, Louisiana may not be the best state to retire in. Although some polls rate it as a top state for retirees, these evaluations are limited to its cost of living factors, such as housing and property taxes. Unfortunately, Louisiana also has a slightly higher income tax than the national average. Its sales tax is the second-highest in the U.S., which puts a damper on retirees’ spending.