[Updated] The Worst States to Retire In

2. New Mexico ranks low across the board

The Land of Enchantment may not be such an enchanting state for retirees. New Mexico earned low scores on affordability, landing at number 37. Around 13.3% of seniors live in poverty and experience food insecurity. The state also received low scores in healthcare, ranking number 42. Additionally, New Mexico has the highest property crime rate in the nation, which contributes to its overall quality of life ranking, pushing it down to 45th on the list. However, a retirement magazine named Las Cruces, New Mexico’s second-largest city, one of the best places to retire, citing its low cost of living and rich cultural life.