New York Is Worst Place In Nation To Retire

By Alex Costello

If you're thinking about retirement, a new report suggests you may want to leave New York for greener pastures, like South Dakota. The financing consultant firm Bankrate, based in New York City, recently ranked the best — and worst — states for retirement. The Empire State did not fare well in the rankings.

South Dakota topped the list with particularly high marks for well-being and taxes — residents don't pay income taxes and apparently live in the second most tax-friendly state, according to the Tax Foundation. Meanwhile, New York ranked 50 out of 50 in the country, with its best scores coming in low crime and access to culture. 

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Source: East Meadow Patch (via Empire Report New York)