The 9 best states for a healthy, affordable and relaxing retirement

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March 29, 2017 10:42 PM

A new study by Bankrates identifies the top states for retirees. Here are the top nine.

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When most people think of the perfect retirement destination, they imagine white-sand beaches or shuffle board by the pool.

Following are the top nine states that are the best for retirees, according to the study:

9. Wisconsin

Cost of living: 24

Weather: 42

Health care quality: 2

Crime: 16

Tax: 46

Source: Bankrate

8. South Dakota

Cost of living: 26

Weather: 40

Health care quality: 18

Crime: 20

Tax: 3

Source: Bankrate

7. Massachusetts

Cost of living: 45

Weather: 29

Health care quality: 5

Crime: 17

Tax: 40

Source: Bankrate

6. Virginia

Cost of living: 31

Weather: 16

Health care quality: 16

Crime: 5

Tax: 23

Source: Bankrate

5. Minnesota

Cost of living: 30

Weather: 47

Health care quality: 3

Crime: 14

Tax: 43

Source: Bankrate

4. Iowa

Cost of living: 14

Weather: 36

Health care quality: 9

Crime: 15

Tax: 20

Source: Bankrate

3. Maine

Cost of living: 38

Weather: 44

Health care quality: 1

Crime: 2

Tax: 35

Source: Bankrate

2. Colorado

Cost of living: 33

Weather: 20

Health care quality: 7

Crime: 26

Tax: 16

Source: Bankrate

1. New Hampshire

Cost of living: 40

Weather: 45

Health care quality: 4

Crime: 3

Tax: 7

Source: Bankrate

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