The 8 Best States to Retire In

No. 7: South Dakota

Mitchell, South Dakota Corn Palace. The original Corn Palace, caPublic Domain Image: Public Domain

Though much colder than other states in our countdown, South Dakota has a number of advantages that manage to draw in the seniors. For one, it has the fourth highest life expectancy for seniors in the US. In addition, the low cost of living make it one of the most affordable states to retire in.