Bankrate’s study, published July 31, used public and private datasets to rank all 50 states based on metrics including affordability, overall well-being, cost and quality of healthcare, weather and crime.
Here are the 10 worst states to retire, starting with the lowest-ranked state:
1. Alaska
2. New York
3. California
4. Washington
5. Massachusetts
6. North Dakota
7. Texas
8. Colorado
9. Maryland
10. Louisiana
