What State Are People In Montana Retiring To?

Why anyone would leave Montana is beyond me.

That said, there are plenty of reasons why someone would decide to leave the Treasure State, but what state are they flocking to?

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Is Montana A Good State To Retire In?

Personally, I think Montana is a great state to retire to, but since I live here, I might be a bit biased.

For starters, we're a pretty tax-friendly retirement state in that we have no sales tax and a portion of your social security and pensions aren't taxed either.

And let's be honest, the beauty of our state can't be beat. If you want peace and quiet in your later years, it's found right here under the Big Sky. All that said, there is one state that calls to retirees more than others.

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4 Out Of The Top 5 Cities To Retire Are In This State

When it comes to retiring in America, there is really only one state that tops the list, and that is Florida.

With low taxes, including no estate, inheritance, or income taxes, it's no wonder Montana residents flock to the Sunshine State.

According to WalletHub, these are the top 5 cities to retire to:

  1. Orlando, FL
  2. Miami, FL
  3. Minneapolis, MN
  4. Tampa, FL
  5. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Thinking of retiring in Montana? Then check out the 20 best places to live when you do.

Here Are The 20 Greatest Cities To Retire In Montana

Looking to retire in the Big Sky State? Then look no further than these 20 cities as the greatest ones to retire to. Rankings come from Niche.

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LOOK: 8 Places That Might Be Better for Retirement Than Montana

Whether you live in Montana already or not, when looking for a place to retire, Wallet Hub has found 8 states that rank better than Montana. Take a look at why they might be better than the Big Sky State for your golden years. (Source: Wallet Hub)

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KEEP READING: The 10 best and 10 worst states to retire

For their 2024 report, Bankrate.com analyzed factors such as cost of living, health care and crime to rank the 50 states as places where you might want to consider retirement. Visit this link for the complete report.

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