Retiring Soon? Consider These States

Whether you're nearing retirement age or simply planning way ahead, where you ultimately stick out your golden years can make a big difference in how you live those years, and how much it affects your pocketbook. WalletHub looked at all 50 states, using nearly four dozen metrics in three main categories: quality of life, which looked at everything from crime to the weather; health care; and affordability, including 55-and-over-specific concerns such as the cost of in-home services. Perhaps unsurprisingly, tropical Florida ranks No. 1 on WalletHub's list, while Kentucky comes in last. Read on to see how other states fare:

Best States to Retire In

1. Florida (No. 1 in "Quality of Life" category)
2. Colorado
3. Virginia
4. Delaware
5. Wyoming
6. Idaho
7. New Hampshire
8. Minnesota (No. 1 in "Health Care" category)
9. Montana
10. Pennsylvania

Worst States to Retire In

41. Illinois
42. Arkansas
43. Washington
44. New York (last in "Affordability" category)
45. Louisiana
46. Oklahoma
47. Rhode Island
48. Mississippi (last in "Quality of Life" category)
49. New Jersey
50. Kentucky

See how other states stack up according to WalletHub. (If you're not quite at retirement age yet, here are the best states for job hunting.)