Claremont, California

California is no stranger to liberal lifestyles and excess, and those who live there, swear by its greatness. In fact, picking the right town from California was difficult with San Diego, Napa, Berkley, Santa Barbara, and many more to choose from. One of the best features of southern California is the fantastic warm weather throughout the year. Claremont Hills Wilderness Park and the nearby San Gabriel Mountains also make outdoor recreational activities an option for Claremont residents. Claremont is just about 30 miles away from Los Angeles and home to 7 colleges; 5 undergraduate and 2 graduate colleges. The crime rate is significantly low on both violent and property crimes.
Con: If you are planning to move to this state after retirement, you better start saving up some solid cash. The average house in the state in general costs about $430,000 and is close to $580,000 in Claremont. The cost of living is also significantly higher.