Retire To Missouri

#15 Overall Best State To Retire

Missouri Retirement Overview

While Missouri is not the best state in any one category, it ranks highly enough in several key categories to make it a good option for retirees. It has a low income tax, a high number of social security exemptions, and reasonably priced real estate options. The cost of living is also relatively low, making it a good choice for those on a fixed income. Health care options are not as robust as in some other states, but the crime rate is low.

Why Should Retirees Retire To Missouri

Missouri is an outstanding option for retirees that are inclined to live there. Like many of our central states, Missouri suffers from a lack of development causing health care and crime rates to be abnormally high. Assuming those aren’t issues for you’ll find yourself a the perfect retirement state as Missouri has low taxes (for retirees) and reasonable real estate prices and a very low (7th out of 50) cost of living. On top of that, many of the national “best places to live” rate Missouri as high as 5.

What To Consider Before Retiring To Missouri

Missouri does offer a lot to those looking to retire, however, abnormally high sales tax (43 out 50 in the country), poor health care (overall) and high crime might not make up for being a bit landlocked.

Where Does Missouri Rank For Our Best Retirement Criteria

Best Retirement Cities reviewed all 50 states against 10 different retirement criteria to determine what was truly the best state to retire to.   

Missouri Retirement Rankings

  • #12 Best State Income Tax For Retirees
  • #18 Best State Weather For Retirees
  • #1 Best State Social Security Exemptions For Retirees
  • #43 Best State Sales Tax For Retirees
  • #11 Best State Real Estate Prices For Retirees
  • #7 Best State Cost Of Living For Retirees
  • #23 Best State Retirement Population For Retirees
  • #46 Best State Crime Rate For Retirees
  • #5 Best State As Rated By Other Websites For Retirees
  • #15 Best Overall State For Retirees

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