There are many more faces to this question than space permits, however, here's some general background on this consideration.



When choosing a place to retire, you usually have broad requirements in mind. The Consumer Reports Money Advisor suggests, "Some of the most important attributes of a good retirement location are reasonable housing prices, lower-than-average-taxes, and access to good medical care. Then there are the three C's to consider: crime, climate, and cost of living.



How can we research these matters effectively? For starts, You can perform a side-by-side comparison of crime stats, climate, and cost of food and housing of two cities (and then another two, and another, and so on) at www.bestplaces.net. [Click on 'compare.'] Then plug your income into the cost-of-living calculator to see about how much you'll need to maintain your current standard of living in a new location.



You can also take an enjoyable quiz that suggests best places to live based on your answers to pertinent questions. The bottom line here: start planning NOW. For help call Beth at 425-450-5208.