These Are the Best States for Your Golden Years

8. Pennsylvania

For starters, Keystone state has a low cost of living with cheaper housing and low taxes for retirees. Outside the big cities of Pittsburgh and Philly, crime rates are super low. Pennsylvania has the Latin word for woods baked into its name, so you can expect many forests and waterways with trails for strolls, sedate biking, horse riding, fishing, and winter sports. Pennsylvania's also big on pretzels, ice cream, and potato chips if you're a snacker, sports are a big deal here, and history buffs have much to explore. Consider towns like Chesterbrook and Penn Wynne.