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Originally posted by HRK:
Delaware is considered one of the best states to retire in, due to its reasonable affordability and good scores for residents' well-being and weather.

That could be worth a look.

They have the DART public transit system, with public transit access to NYC with a 2-3 hour train ride.

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Originally posted by cyberphobia:
no lake effect snow for us,

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Originally posted by Georgeair:
The good stuff is in between, especially if you remove what looks like a requirement to use the word "coast".

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Originally posted by PASig:

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Originally posted by HRK:


Delaware is considered one of the best states to retire in, due to its reasonable affordability and good scores for residents' well-being and weather.


Link Best and Worst States for Retirement

THIS

This is where my own parents are talking about downsizing and moving to.

OP: you should check out PA too. Outside the Democrat shithole that is Philly, the vast majority of the state is open space and conservative. We have some of the best CCW laws in the entire country too, there's literally 3 places I cannot carry: military/federal installations, elementary schools and court houses. None of the silliness like I saw in VA recently with a big sign on the ABC liquor store telling people that they can't CCW there.

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My wife of 34 years is a New Yorker she suggested we move up there, both over 70 retired with a limited income.

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Originally posted by SIGfourme:
Rhode Island--you have Amtrack to ride into Boston or NYC. Providence/Stougton line is the commuter rail to Boston.
Connecticut--Commuter rail is Metro North --goes to New Haven from Grand Central, cross platform to Ride Shoreline East as far as New London. Amtrack runs from CT to Penn Station (Madison Square Garden)
E mail for more info--I can direct you to specific towns that have a commuter stop that will meet your criteria.

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Originally posted by sourdough44:
To each their own, yes, but I’d give serous thought before choosing NY.

Sorry if I didn’t see all the details, were you both in NY earlier? Living? What about close relatives, maybe kids?

Maybe a different part of FL. Another option is to sell any house, move into a lower maintenance(and worry) property. This could be in FL, or elsewhere. My son was on the East side of FL when a hurricane threatened, newer construction, apartment. He was about 3 miles inland, building rated to a fair bit of storm resistance.

Not saying anyone in particular, but over the years I’ve seen a few almost on autopilot, move to FL in retirement. I’ve seen about 5 that I remember, move back North. This is in my extended relatives circle.

The only State I have tucked in my back pocket is SD, but no plans to move anywhere. The closest part of FL that suits me is the panhandle, towards Apalachicola area.

Yes, to each their own when it comes to liking an area.

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Originally posted by OKCGene:
I think if it were me I'd rent an apartment or something in Calverton for a year or so before I put down the big bucks for a fulltime home, just to hopefully avoid making a mistake and regretting.

You have time, sell your Florida place, bank the money.

Don't let anyone rush you.

If the area makes you happy then go for it.

Just take a little time before the big commitment.

Best wishes to you.

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Originally posted by uvahawk:
I understand the draw of family but even my late wife did not want to retire anywhere near NYC, where she grew up. The compromise was we would live no further south than Albemarle County, Va. The rationale was she could visit family in NY and NJ but she had no desire to live near family. Ditto for my best friend who passed three weeks ago; family on Long Island but no desire to live in NY. He chose to live in TN. After my wife passed, I decided that retiring in the Low Country of SC was best for me. Decades ago, I lived in Florida and did not like it. I read recently that many retirees leaving Florida are settling in various parts of SC.