5 Worst States to Retire in 2024

4. Texas

Insider Monkey Score: 19.5

Cost of Living Index: 92.7

Health Rank: 48

Tax Friendliness: Friendly

With one of the worst health standards in the country, this is just one of the reasons why people are leaving Texas. While the cost of living is 7.3% lower than the national average, this is often not enough to trump the negatives such as the weather and available health facilities – particularly for retirees.