Lucie offers affordable coastal Florida living, explained O’Connor. While the state of Florida is often considered prohibitively expensive, Port St. George’s population of approximately 90,000 means amenities are accessible without excessive congestion.įelixmizioznikov / Getty Images/iStockphoto Port St. While smaller than Arizona’s largest cities, St. The area averages highs of 91 degrees in July and 63 degrees in January. George’s climate provides over 200 sunny days a year, allowing retirees to stay active year-round in the scenic outdoors. The city has invested in developing a thriving central district. George also offers restaurants, shops and cultural attractions for times retirees want to relax indoors. For water lovers, activities like kayaking and paddle boarding on the Virgin River bring natural scenery right into town.ĭowntown St. George provides easy access to outdoor recreation like hiking and mountain biking. Surrounded by Zion National Park and Snow Canyon State Park, St. George has a similar climate to Arizona with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures,” said Emma O’Connor, owner of Home Buyer Network. (c) Salil Bhatt / Getty Images/iStockphoto St. Social Security: Can Debt Collectors Garnish Your SSI Payments? Read More: Top 7 Countries with Zero Income Tax

But retirees can reside in peaceful surroundings away from the Strip’s crowds and noise. Just an hour from Las Vegas, Mesquite offers easy access to world-class entertainment and healthcare facilities. This makes it ideal for retirees who want to enjoy Arizona-like weather without the high property taxes and costs. Mesquite’s location near the Arizona border also means it shares a similar arid desert climate, with hot summers and mild winters. This allows retirees to get more for their money. Median home prices are around $357,000 - much less than Arizona’s median of $423,436, according to Zillow. Similar to Arizona, Mesquite provides over 300 days of annual sunshine for enjoying outdoor activities like golf, hiking and exploring picturesque desert scenery.

“Mesquite is a fantastic option for retirees seeking a warm climate and affordability, while still enjoying accessibility to larger cities,” said Pete Evering of Utopia Property Management. MariuszBlach / Getty Images Mesquite, Nevada

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