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.
Those looking to enjoy a vibrant cultural atmosphere will enjoy
living in Ithaca; it is home to two large universities – Cornell
University and Ithaca College. The town also features various gorges and
waterfalls and plenty of natural walkable areas. This town is serves
great example for an intellectually liberal community. The violent crime
rates are extremely low and the property crime rates are also lower
than the national average; an exceptional quality considering this is
not a scenario for many college towns. The town features warm summers
and cold winters, perfect for those looking for a change of season.
Con: The average house costs over $200,000 and the
cost of living is on the higher end; however, this is still below the
national average.
With distinct 11 geographical regions, outdoor activities will never
disappoint the residents of the “sooner state”. Bartlesville is a small
town about 45 minutes away from Tulsa and offers a comfortable, quiet,
and affordable living for retirees. The cost of living is below average
and the average house costs about $120,000 with some of the lowest
property taxes in the country. The weather is also fairly on the higher
side during the winter. There are also two community colleges in the
town and the crime rates for both violent and property crimes are way
below the national average. Oklahoma is rich with Native American
culture in general; it houses more Native American tribes than any other
state – about 50 tribes.
Con: Nearest city is about an hour away.
Those looking to enjoy a vibrant cultural atmosphere will enjoy
living in Ithaca; it is home to two large universities – Cornell
University and Ithaca College. The town also features various gorges and
waterfalls and plenty of natural walkable areas. This town is serves
great example for an intellectually liberal community. The violent crime
rates are extremely low and the property crime rates are also lower
than the national average; an exceptional quality considering this is
not a scenario for many college towns. The town features warm summers
and cold winters, perfect for those looking for a change of season.
