[Updated] The Worst States to Retire In

18. Georgia is (not) on my mind

The Peach State can be attractive to retirees largely because of its low cost of living and its beautiful beaches, mountains, and farmland. Before making the move, consider the negatives. Traffic in urban areas is a nightmare. Weather is hot and humid most of the year, bringing with it the unofficial Georgia state bird: mosquitos. Winter can bring ice storms. Georgia also has some nasty tornadoes—30 twisters since the beginning of 2021. Like most of the Deep South, Georgia grapples with issues including health access disparity and economics based largely on ethnicity. Georgia has a base sales tax rate of 4%, which can go up as high as 9%, depending on the city.