[Updated] The Worst States to Retire In

15. Vermont is cold & expensive

Remember Sen. Bernie Sanders' iconic mittens at the 2021 Inauguration? He wasn't just being a character--those chunky mitts are ideal for Vermont's chilly autumns and icy winters. The cost of housing in the Green Mountain State is actually quite low, but gasoline and food prices higher than those in the Big Apple. Internet coverage is spotty. There is virtually no public transportation, so cars are a must. Speaking of cars, Vermont's long winters equal rusty cars thanks to the salt brine laid down on the ice. After winter, the state's many dirt roads turn into mud pits. Vermont also has a fairly high rate of violent crime.