Apart from Greenville, I don’t know where he got this list. Friendswood… live 5 miles from there. It’s a suburb of Houston. Anything in or near Houston should be excluded from consideration as a good place to live. Unbearable summers, outrageous property taxes, hurricanes, and because of the hurricanes, and unaffordable homeowners insurance (mine is $5K a year for an average home). Briggs also didn’t mention the severe flooding in Friendswood in 2017 from Harvey.
Yes I used to live in Houston before and not sure why Friendswood is #1. It’s just a regular area like other parts of Houston. Friendswood is at risk of flood and hurricanes.
60% of Iowa’s lakes and rivers are too polluted with farm waste to be safe. So forget about enjoying those outdoor activities. Thanks Hanson family!!!!
"If you’re retired military you probably can't afford to live around San Diego" I've never served in the military but I pondered on this statement and I'm just going to keep how I feel about this to myself...
South Carolinians aren’t just Southern people; they are the most friendly people found in the South - smiling faces, beautiful places. There is nothing like it anywhere in the country. I moved to SC in the 70s for school, left after graduating, lived in other places for forty years, and finally made it home. No place like it.
I'm from that area and wouldn't move back with the hurricanes, extreme humidity, and mosquitos along with chemical plants in many areas. Temple and Waco have big remote and hybrid remote worker growth along with Georgetown for people with a little more money. Slight tornado risk, but it's worse from Dallas to the north.
Hey! I love farmers markets and I'm a young baby boomer! Don't forget about us! Lol❤ BTW, you nailed Savannah. I live near Savannah and it is beautiful and affordable! 😍
Briggs. My wife and I have lived in Alabama our entire life. We both spit out our sweet tea when you mentioned Tuscaloosa. To put it mildly the town sucks.
@@keithtimmons378 how do you feel about Auburn? I live in Florida and went there during Milton. I loved it. My wife doesn’t want to to live in Alabama but for me it felt more like home than Florida ever will. Plus I am really into college football and basketball, so Auburn would be great for me to live. I was only there for a week, so I don’t have a big enough sample size to know for sure.
Auburn is wonderful. And I’m not an Auburn football fan. Actually the entire Auburn/Opelika area is great. To be fair for football fans Tuscaloosa is worth a visit but not to live there. The Bryant Museum and Walk of Champions outside of Bryant Denny Stsdium are must see places for football fans.
Flagstaff is beautiful, but it’s like all the places now that are high fire. It’s like a 9 to 10 severity for fire. You need to let people know that you can buy a beautiful home but it will burn down.
Cities in West Virginia need to take note of these kinds of workers and retirees. They must provide excellent Internet and medical care and service though. I’d move to Bluefield tomorrow from here in hurricane prone humidity smothering Flori-duh if it had those two things. Love that town and its motto of “America‘s Naturally Air Conditioned City.”
Left Flori-duh in 2020 and moved to Portland OR. Sometimes I'm actually sorry I left FL, but I'm trying to head to DE next. Friends in MD, NJ and I'm from Philly. 😊❤😂
If you plan to move to Flagstaff bring sunglasses and a deep snow shovel. You'll need the shovel to move the snow, and sunglasses to prevent photokeratitis from the sunshine you'll get while shoveling.
This is a good list of smaller cities not major ones. Good work Briggs. I keep saying I have plans to move to Kingman Arizona, well Flagstaff is close. I was originally considering retiring and moving to Flagstaff, but the prices of homes have steadily increased. I had also planned on moving there with my wife, but that hasn't worked out either.
Of the cities in this video, Carson City would probably be the best choice since it is high desert, but not as high in elevation as Flagstaff. It also doesn't get as blazingly hot as the low desert city of El Centro.
Hey! Stop telling everyone where I was hoping to retire! You’re the best! You stay healthy and keep your videos coming. I love them. I’m not in live with them. But your content is something I look forward to seeing. Good game! Virtual ass slap. Go White Sox!
I’m so happy to see friendswood on this list. What you said was true but to let you know that the city is divided between Galveston county and Harris county through clear creek. The Galveston county side I feel is its own enclave while the Harris county side is basically Houston. Other than that it is still a great city.
I lived and worked in Friendswood in the 1970s. You are correct, even then it was close enough to big city and the Gulf. It at that time was also nice secluded.
I have to agree with Carson City. 👍🏻 My wife worked a hospital assignment at Carson-Tahoe, and she liked it. You’re right, it does have a small town feel, yet it’s the State Capital. Carson is between the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains and desert. Lake Tahoe, nearby, is spectacular, and Reno, with all it has to offer, is not far away. And Virginia City (yes, of Bonanza fame) is also historically interesting (the Comstick lode).
Terrible list El Centro is a pit hole and Eugene is having lots of problems with rats in the sewer and a huge rat problem as well as a homeless problem. Please tell the truth I live here I live in Oregon. Also, Oregon is expensive and it’s extremely unfriendly. Oregonians don’t like anybody coming from anywhere else. They really hate it. They even hate people from California the most.
My sister lives in Rogers, Arkansas. Excellent neighborhood and safe but... it is pricey... fortunately both my sister and brother n law have good paying jobs....
I would say Bella Vista would be a better retirement town for Northwest Arkansas. They have quite a few golf courses and it's a bit cheaper than Rogers.
As a Florida native who moved away 30 years ago, I can tell you the only thing southern about Florida is its geography. It is so overrun with people from everywhere else that it gave up being southern over 40 years ago.
Pretty sure you grew up on common core math with this count down. It is almost as if you started with the best place then threw the rest up into the air and found yourself in a production deadline and didn't have the time to put back in order so away you went, but you did it with a straightface and that's impressive.
Could we have a second try on this topic? I love your content, but I don't think you'd convince my family with these stats. I think you have another one on remote workers, though. I will take a look
I would love to retire to the West Coast. Oregon or Washington. I listened to so many negative News reports, I just my doubts about them. Great video Briggs 👍
@Roguesta54 Thanks. Yeah, I was born in the Bay Area and have always wanted to return to the West Coast. I plan a trip soon. Also as long as everyone is cool to each other then I'm OK
Great ideas, mostly, but El Centro is an insane recommendation. It is over 100 miles from San Diego in the Imperial Valley. I have been several times, to sum it in a word: desolate.
I am newly retired and being priced out of my SoCal apartment of 31 years -- rent raised every 12 months by a higher amount than the year before. Never owned a house, an apt. is more in my range. If I moved to El Centro -- not as nice as my current location in South Bay -- would just mope around wishing I lived in San Diego. Savannah looks charming but slow for my taste. Think I'd enjoy Carson City. Prefer the West, I like desert country and feel at ease in Nevada. None of the other cities appeal to me. Putting a star on Carson City.
Hey Briggs you forgot to mention that Tuscaloosa is prone to tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. In fact I believe it was 8 years ago they got hit by a F 5.
Not a terrible list this time Briggs. Good work. You even mentioned the depressing Spanish moss I didn't like in Savannah,GA. Only town I'd steer away from is that suburb of Houston,. Took a vacation to the Galveston,Victoria,Lavaca area 2 years back.....meh
Savannah is nice to visit but wouldn’t want to live there. Greenville is a nice midsize town. Not sure why Briggs had to throw I. The inbred comment on Arkansas; it’s hurtful & not based in fact (unless he’s done some independent research….)
More my kinda video....Not all the major cities....Will pass on the El Centro heat...Love Oregon but Eugene is to big a city....Bend would be more my liking...Anything Arizona great place to visit, In the off summer anyway....Love Carson CIty...15 min drive from Tahoe which is my favorite place on planet earth... 30 min from Reno....Out of the snow in the Sierra's...Carson City, Minden, Gardnerville all great places in the area to retire to....
I does has some sketchy areas, and even in the central tourist areas there are some bad actors milling about, I was followed by two guys for blocks n blocks probably trying to grab a camera .so yeah keep your peepers open. .
Nothing grows in Oregon or Washington from my experience. Way too much clay in the soil. It’s almost pure clay in many places. Sure temps are mild, but plants are over watered and lack sun.
We grew two huge gardens in the foothills of the mountains, Southeast of Portland. They were successful, except for melons. Even using special tactics we only got small ones. One Summer, my Father-in-Law took over one of the gardens and it was absolutely gorgeous. I don't recommend the rain, rain and more rain in winter. You've got fall foliage and gorgeous spring, blossoms everywhere
@ the 8 months of darkness and constant rain just killed it for me. Spring is ok. Fall basically nonexistent in my opinion. It was always like a week of a true “fall” then it was right into rain and darkness. Could get any fruiting plants to grow at all there. After 17 yrs i had enough of the over valued cost of living and moved to the Midwest. Originally im from east coast.
Ohh the comments. Just can't please everybody with any list. I live north of Houston 55 or so miles -beautiful country just south of Lake Conroe. Moved there from SA (San Antonio hill country). The shock was how much more expensive the Houston arera is - cost of living wise (housing costs interestingly is lower/better value) . I'm guessing now, 15 - 20% more or at least it seems to be when we compare some food items; groceries, utlities, entertainment, HOA, you name it and of course real estate taxes, this is TX (even with the expanded HO exemption and 65 freeze). Eating out is definitely more expensive here. The other thing too, for anywhere around the Houston area is traffic! OMG, there are just so many more people here. It takes you several light changes to get through any intersection during peak traffic times. And this is in the remote suburbs. We don't even venture out on Fridays and Mondays, and now during the holidays....jeesh. So if you are older and driving is becoming a bit challenging...consider traffic in your equations. I think moving for your kid(s) and their kids ........just make sure your kids take a job close to where you live or you move while you're still relatively young - in your early 60's. We are healthjy and active but found moving in retirement age is just not a good experience.
This video highlights some fantastic cities for retirement or remote work in 2025! It’s inspiring to see places that offer a mix of affordability, quality of life, and connectivity. Which of these cities do you think strikes the best balance for a relaxed yet productive lifestyle?
Wow, your idea of mild weather is definitely not mine. With the exception of Eugene, OR every place on your list is unbearably hot and or hot and humid. Now what about Eugene. It is a nice town in that it is big enough to have city amenities, but is not that huge. It is close to the mountains and, even better, the Oregon coast. I lived there in the late 70s and you did hit it correctly when you said it rains a lot. Let me qualify that. I grew up in Western Washington and Eugene was too wet for me.
Good video Briggs, one suggestion, please stop saying it only cost $300,000 and up. The amount one has to come up with is never only just _____ for most of us, it seems completely out of reach.
I live in Eugene OR. There are some things I really like about the area, but it isn't as great as it used to be. I think the average cost of a house is actually higher than Briggs quoted, closer to $550-$600K. I work with researchers at the university and recently read some research stats - Lane County, where Eugene is, has the highest homeless population per capita in the nation. And since Portland outlawed camping, it is getting worse. Another stat: Eugene supposedly has the highest cost of of housing per dollar earned (I think I'm remembering that right?). Salaries are low and housing (purchase price and rent) is high. I hope to retire within the next few years. I will have a pension and SS, and I likely won't be able to afford to live here at that point. Either that, or I'll have to get a housemate.
The rising cost of living and skyrocketing real estate prices have made many people reconsider where to live and work. This video offers some great suggestions for those looking for a safe, low-cost place to retire or work remotely. It's definitely a solution worth exploring!
Idk......lots of high price places on this list. If you are a military retiree, look at Valdosta GA. Moody AFB is close by, low cost of living and reasonable housing costs. Medical care seems to be readily available.
I’ve been looking at Des Moines but they have tornadoes to worry about and flooding. I can’t get anyone to tell me what areas (suburbs) around Des Moines don’t have flooding issues.
Several commenters "dissing" El Centro..... Yes, it is hot from April to November...... here are some good things - they do have great Mexican food, electricity rates one of the lowest in California (Imperial Irrigation District - not SDG&E, Edison, or PG&E), close to all that San Diego, Yuma and Mexicali have to offer... affordable housing for California, although, it can be tough to get a house (due to shortages)... Oh, and Naval Air Facility, El Centro, is the winter training base for the USN's Blue Angels.... great desert to explore....
I may have to unsubscribe since you actually put el centro on this list. I think you’ve lost it. I’d never recommend any senior move anywhere near el centro.
Apart from Greenville, I don’t know where he got this list. Friendswood… live 5 miles from there. It’s a suburb of Houston. Anything in or near Houston should be excluded from consideration as a good place to live. Unbearable summers, outrageous property taxes, hurricanes, and because of the hurricanes, and unaffordable homeowners insurance (mine is $5K a year for an average home). Briggs also didn’t mention the severe flooding in Friendswood in 2017 from Harvey.
EL CENTRO??!! It’s 80% Mexican & illegal migrants?!!!’ It’s the freaking desert dude
Yes I used to live in Houston before and not sure why Friendswood is #1. It’s just a regular area like other parts of Houston. Friendswood is at risk of flood and hurricanes.
Exactly. These lists always ignore climate change. Unfortunate and naive.
Agree. We are in Kingwood on the NE outskirts of Houston. I don't think anywhere near Houston should be considered for retirees on a fixed income.
@@Livingforgiven Unless they can live in River Oaks and hire private security.
How about a Top Ten places to start a new small business; stats like local taxes, crime rate, ease of e-commerce resources. Just a thought
Gotta be a little specific in the criteria
60% of Iowa’s lakes and rivers are too polluted with farm waste to be safe. So forget about enjoying those outdoor activities. Thanks Hanson family!!!!
The hockey brothers messed it up??
Mmmmbop?
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"If you’re retired military you probably can't afford to live around San Diego" I've never served in the military but I pondered on this statement and I'm just going to keep how I feel about this to myself...
Oh man, El Centro is brutally hot half the year. Get solar panels to make sure your AC is always powered.
Briggy, we all are benefitting from your 80+ hour work weeks. Keep it rolling.
South Carolinians aren’t just Southern people; they are the most friendly people found in the South - smiling faces, beautiful places. There is nothing like it anywhere in the country. I moved to SC in the 70s for school, left after graduating, lived in other places for forty years, and finally made it home. No place like it.
@@DanO_DanO sis in law lives there
If you haven't taken a vacation to Savannah Georgia, you are missing out. Awesome place with the most expensive art college in the US.
I agree with visiting Savannah. Absolutely beautiful.
Would love to see a video on top 10 walkable towns for retirees.❤
No way would I live anywhere near Houston after Hurricane Harvey parked itself overhead for 6 days.
Hurricanes never strike twice. You should be safe there.
I'm from that area and wouldn't move back with the hurricanes, extreme humidity, and mosquitos along with chemical plants in many areas. Temple and Waco have big remote and hybrid remote worker growth along with Georgetown for people with a little more money. Slight tornado risk, but it's worse from Dallas to the north.
Savannah is one of my favorite cities in the US!
I can't afford a house in any of these cities 😢
There are fixer uppers that are affordable with varying degrees of messed up.
Mesquite Nevada is the fastest growing in NV due to lots of retirees moving here. Lots of golf and outdoor activities.
I also like it's location near larger cities and towns (Vegas and St. George UT).
Hey! I love farmers markets and I'm a young baby boomer! Don't forget about us! Lol❤
BTW, you nailed Savannah. I live near Savannah and it is beautiful and affordable! 😍
🤫 you'll wreck it!
Briggs. My wife and I have lived in Alabama our entire life. We both spit out our sweet tea when you mentioned Tuscaloosa. To put it mildly the town sucks.
You must have a skewed view of the place.
Skewed from the times I’ve been in the city over many years of traveling Alabama. Tuscaloosa sucks.
@@keithtimmons378 how do you feel about Auburn? I live in Florida and went there during Milton. I loved it. My wife doesn’t want to to live in Alabama but for me it felt more like home than Florida ever will.
Plus I am really into college football and basketball, so Auburn would be great for me to live. I was only there for a week, so I don’t have a big enough sample size to know for sure.
Auburn is wonderful. And I’m not an Auburn football fan. Actually the entire Auburn/Opelika area is great. To be fair for football fans Tuscaloosa is worth a visit but not to live there. The Bryant Museum and Walk of Champions outside of Bryant Denny Stsdium are must see places for football fans.
El Centro? Seriously. Have you ever been there. It's a great place to drive through. Mexican food great. 120-degree summer days not so great.
It is also affordable and near the border.
Ya but you get to cook your meals outside without having to fire up your barbeque.
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs So does Yuma Az and it has better taxes.
Flagstaff is beautiful, but it’s like all the places now that are high fire. It’s like a 9 to 10 severity for fire. You need to let people know that you can buy a beautiful home but it will burn down.
Cities in West Virginia need to take note of these kinds of workers and retirees. They must provide excellent Internet and medical care and service though. I’d move to Bluefield tomorrow from here in hurricane prone humidity smothering Flori-duh if it had those two things. Love that town and its motto of “America‘s Naturally Air Conditioned City.”
Lousy Internet in WV, even phone service is a mess. Electric is expensive.
Left Flori-duh in 2020 and moved to Portland OR. Sometimes I'm actually sorry I left FL, but I'm trying to head to DE next. Friends in MD, NJ and I'm from Philly. 😊❤😂
If you plan to move to Flagstaff bring sunglasses and a deep snow shovel. You'll need the shovel to move the snow, and sunglasses to prevent photokeratitis from the sunshine you'll get while shoveling.
Nice list, Briggs. Hope to hear you Sunday morning.
I like Flag, but it's more expensive than it has a right to be. I've lived in Des Moines...It's kind of Stepfordish.
This is a good list of smaller cities not major ones. Good work Briggs. I keep saying I have plans to move to Kingman Arizona, well Flagstaff is close. I was originally considering retiring and moving to Flagstaff, but the prices of homes have steadily increased. I had also planned on moving there with my wife, but that hasn't worked out either.
Flagstaff and all those areas are all fire. Make sure you check the fire and flood zones. You will be sorry.
You do have a target in Flagstaff, not as much retail in Kingman. But you could always drive to boulder city or vegas for better shopping.
Need a list of best non-humid places to live.
Dealing with mold and moss is not fun.
Of the cities in this video, Carson City would probably be the best choice since it is high desert, but not as high in elevation as Flagstaff. It also doesn't get as blazingly hot as the low desert city of El Centro.
Hey! Stop telling everyone where I was hoping to retire!
You’re the best! You stay healthy and keep your videos coming. I love them. I’m not in live with them. But your content is something I look forward to seeing.
Good game! Virtual ass slap. Go White Sox!
I’m so happy to see friendswood on this list. What you said was true but to let you know that the city is divided between Galveston county and Harris county through clear creek. The Galveston county side I feel is its own enclave while the Harris county side is basically Houston. Other than that it is still a great city.
I lived and worked in Friendswood in the 1970s. You are correct, even then it was close enough to big city and the Gulf. It at that time was also nice secluded.
I have to agree with Carson City. 👍🏻
My wife worked a hospital assignment at Carson-Tahoe, and she liked it. You’re right, it does have a small town feel, yet it’s the State Capital. Carson is between the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains and desert. Lake Tahoe, nearby, is spectacular, and Reno, with all it has to offer, is not far away. And Virginia City (yes, of Bonanza fame) is also historically interesting (the Comstick lode).
Yes to Greenville, SC. Spectacular. Also Carson City, except for cycles of drought and wildfire.
In El Centro they have a water tower indicating the below sea level point.
And that's before the Big One😂😅
Problem with friends wood is the continuous issue of building permits in flood areas, see homeowners insurance if you can get it
A little bit of snow?? Flagstaff is the 3rd snowiest city in the US.
Terrible list El Centro is a pit hole and Eugene is having lots of problems with rats in the sewer and a huge rat problem as well as a homeless problem. Please tell the truth I live here I live in Oregon.
Also, Oregon is expensive and it’s extremely unfriendly. Oregonians don’t like anybody coming from anywhere else. They really hate it. They even hate people from California the most.
Flagstaff has lots of trains passing through. Pay attention to where the tracks are.
2 things Mr Briggs never mentions are property taxes and insurance rates
You have not mentioned Utah in a while! I'm not complaining, just wondering. I really enjoy your videos and try to watch them all! Thank you!
My sister lives in Rogers, Arkansas. Excellent neighborhood and safe but... it is pricey... fortunately both my sister and brother n law have good paying jobs....
I’ve thought about Carson City myself. Living close to Lake Tahoe without paying the price.
FORT WAYNE, IN is a great mid-west city that is happening, low cost of living, arts, high wages, great eats, etc.
I was there once, I really enjoyed it
Great video Mr.Briggs!, may you do a video on the best states for access to healthcare ?.
I would say Bella Vista would be a better retirement town for Northwest Arkansas. They have quite a few golf courses and it's a bit cheaper than Rogers.
I am shocked that nothing in West Virginia made the list. It's beautiful and cheap
No, no, don’t come to Savannah, bugs, humidity, high taxes, growing hoods, non growing roadways. Crime. No.
High murder rate also. Savannah is a big gang ghetto.
El Centro is murder in the summer lol
Being "southern" and friendly is such a load of hooey. Fifteen years in Florida and I know this for certain. Can hardly wait to get out of here.
As a Florida native who moved away 30 years ago, I can tell you the only thing southern about Florida is its geography. It is so overrun with people from everywhere else that it gave up being southern over 40 years ago.
@@juleswins3 BTW, I've lived in 8 states and have spent time in a dozen others. No where like this. I hope the rest of the country isn't the same now.
Considering this is oriented towards retirees why no mention medical facilities and care?
Thanks Briggs! Great video!
El Centro you lose all credibility with your list.
Pretty sure you grew up on common core math with this count down. It is almost as if you started with the best place then threw the rest up into the air and found yourself in a production deadline and didn't have the time to put back in order so away you went, but you did it with a straightface and that's impressive.
GREETINGS FROM THE PPRC GREAT VIDEO TODAY. I LIKE CARSON CITY BEEN THERE MANY TIMES OVER THE YEARS.🇺🇸🍺🍺
Friendswood was a surprise. If you took a poll before making this, I'm thinking maybe one person in a thousand would have listed Friendswood.
2nd😂😂😂,well I guess I am first but there honestly was someone ahead of me,what happened 🤷🏼♂️
looks like 1st!!
Agreed, been there twice and can’t hate enough. Dry, boring and like ghost town.😂😂
Could we have a second try on this topic? I love your content, but I don't think you'd convince my family with these stats. I think you have another one on remote workers, though. I will take a look
Powdered laundry detergent down that roofcap will keep your moss at Bey. Brightens up your shingles too!
Drove thru Des Moines once. Wasnt impressed.😊❤😂
I would love to retire to the West Coast. Oregon or Washington. I listened to so many negative News reports, I just my doubts about them. Great video Briggs 👍
New organisations are owned right-wing oligarchs, so of course, you will only hear negative things about the West Coast. I live in Oregon--I love it.
@Roguesta54 Thanks. Yeah, I was born in the Bay Area and have always wanted to return to the West Coast. I plan a trip soon. Also as long as everyone is cool to each other then I'm OK
I do NOT recommend Portland! Seventh circle of Hell, a real cesspool!
@@Roguesta54 Shhh!
Another good one Briggs, thanks for hooking us up.
Our pleasure!
Anyplace where the temperature gets below freezing at least one day every year is not livable.
Carson City, NV has a college as well, Western Nevada College. Also, a planetarium.
Wow that's Awesome ❤❤❤
No way when I retire I’ll be anywhere cold or humid.
Great ideas, mostly, but El Centro is an insane recommendation. It is over 100 miles from San Diego in the Imperial Valley. I have been several times, to sum it in a word: desolate.
Thank you for the video!
I am newly retired and being priced out of my SoCal apartment of 31 years -- rent raised every 12 months by a higher amount than the year before. Never owned a house, an apt. is more in my range. If I moved to El Centro -- not as nice as my current location in South Bay -- would just mope around wishing I lived in San Diego. Savannah looks charming but slow for my taste. Think I'd enjoy Carson City. Prefer the West, I like desert country and feel at ease in Nevada. None of the other cities appeal to me. Putting a star on Carson City.
Hey Briggs you forgot to mention that Tuscaloosa is prone to tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. In fact I believe it was 8 years ago they got hit by a F 5.
Not a terrible list this time Briggs. Good work. You even mentioned the depressing Spanish moss I didn't like in Savannah,GA. Only town I'd steer away from is that suburb of Houston,. Took a vacation to the Galveston,Victoria,Lavaca area 2 years back.....meh
Savannah is nice to visit but wouldn’t want to live there. Greenville is a nice midsize town. Not sure why Briggs had to throw I. The inbred comment on Arkansas; it’s hurtful & not based in fact (unless he’s done some independent research….)
For Hancock Texas is where I retired off grid and no neighbors near me
I live in a city that borders with Friendswood. League City, so I'm considering it a Friendswood suburb. 28 years here.
More my kinda video....Not all the major cities....Will pass on the El Centro heat...Love Oregon but Eugene is to big a city....Bend would be more my liking...Anything Arizona great place to visit, In the off summer anyway....Love Carson CIty...15 min drive from Tahoe which is my favorite place on planet earth... 30 min from Reno....Out of the snow in the Sierra's...Carson City, Minden, Gardnerville all great places in the area to retire to....
Savannah is nasty. And not safe.
Every town with large military base near by lol 😅
It is. One big gang ghetto.
I does has some sketchy areas, and even in the central tourist areas there are some bad actors milling about, I was followed by two guys for blocks n blocks probably trying to grab a camera .so yeah keep your peepers open. .
Flagstaff is one of my favorite places.
Another great one thanks!
Just something to bug ya… you hate the word Vibrant but you use the word vibe🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪gotcha!
Merry Christmas
Have you ever considered Staunton, Fishersville or Waynesboro Virginia before?
Nothing grows in Oregon or Washington from my experience. Way too much clay in the soil. It’s almost pure clay in many places.
Sure temps are mild, but plants are over watered and lack sun.
We grew two huge gardens in the foothills of the mountains, Southeast of Portland. They were successful, except for melons. Even using special tactics we only got small ones. One Summer, my Father-in-Law took over one of the gardens and it was absolutely gorgeous. I don't recommend the rain, rain and more rain in winter. You've got fall foliage and gorgeous spring, blossoms everywhere
@ the 8 months of darkness and constant rain just killed it for me. Spring is ok. Fall basically nonexistent in my opinion. It was always like a week of a true “fall” then it was right into rain and darkness.
Could get any fruiting plants to grow at all there.
After 17 yrs i had enough of the over valued cost of living and moved to the Midwest. Originally im from east coast.
EL centro is a terrible place.
Sugar Land and The Woodlands, two other gems near Houston that are also highly ranked as the best cities to retire.
I imagine that it would be extremely difficult to go anywhere in Eugene when the Ducks are playing at home. Game traffic must be mind boggling
Never made it to El Centro itself but did make to Mexicali when I worked in the electronic industry. Desert heat all right.
El Centro, 2 hrs from the beach. I live about 8 minutes from the beach on Lake Michigan, rarely go there.
I'll stay in my remote Northeast Texas crib
Friendswood, Texas 😆 I was actually looking at places to live there. Retired military guy here. I was looking at 55 plus community there
Ohh the comments. Just can't please everybody with any list. I live north of Houston 55 or so miles -beautiful country just south of Lake Conroe. Moved there from SA (San Antonio hill country). The shock was how much more expensive the Houston arera is - cost of living wise (housing costs interestingly is lower/better value) . I'm guessing now, 15 - 20% more or at least it seems to be when we compare some food items; groceries, utlities, entertainment, HOA, you name it and of course real estate taxes, this is TX (even with the expanded HO exemption and 65 freeze). Eating out is definitely more expensive here. The other thing too, for anywhere around the Houston area is traffic! OMG, there are just so many more people here. It takes you several light changes to get through any intersection during peak traffic times. And this is in the remote suburbs. We don't even venture out on Fridays and Mondays, and now during the holidays....jeesh. So if you are older and driving is becoming a bit challenging...consider traffic in your equations. I think moving for your kid(s) and their kids ........just make sure your kids take a job close to where you live or you move while you're still relatively young - in your early 60's. We are healthjy and active but found moving in retirement age is just not a good experience.
How about a version of this video that covers the world? Your horizons would really open up.
This video highlights some fantastic cities for retirement or remote work in 2025! It’s inspiring to see places that offer a mix of affordability, quality of life, and connectivity. Which of these cities do you think strikes the best balance for a relaxed yet productive lifestyle?
Wow, your idea of mild weather is definitely not mine. With the exception of Eugene, OR every place on your list is unbearably hot and or hot and humid. Now what about Eugene. It is a nice town in that it is big enough to have city amenities, but is not that huge. It is close to the mountains and, even better, the Oregon coast. I lived there in the late 70s and you did hit it correctly when you said it rains a lot. Let me qualify that. I grew up in Western Washington and Eugene was too wet for me.
Good video Briggs, one suggestion, please stop saying it only cost $300,000 and up. The amount one has to come up with is never only just _____ for most of us, it seems completely out of reach.
Des Moines is a nice city. I would live there! 👍
Lol
How about a top ten best hippie cities or towns? Maybe best cities for the arts?
Texas has the best city names lol
Some decent places here but I'll stay where I am in Washington State. We don't have an income tax either.
I live in Eugene OR. There are some things I really like about the area, but it isn't as great as it used to be. I think the average cost of a house is actually higher than Briggs quoted, closer to $550-$600K. I work with researchers at the university and recently read some research stats - Lane County, where Eugene is, has the highest homeless population per capita in the nation. And since Portland outlawed camping, it is getting worse. Another stat: Eugene supposedly has the highest cost of of housing per dollar earned (I think I'm remembering that right?). Salaries are low and housing (purchase price and rent) is high. I hope to retire within the next few years. I will have a pension and SS, and I likely won't be able to afford to live here at that point. Either that, or I'll have to get a housemate.
The rising cost of living and skyrocketing real estate prices have made many people reconsider where to live and work. This video offers some great suggestions for those looking for a safe, low-cost place to retire or work remotely. It's definitely a solution worth exploring!
Idk......lots of high price places on this list. If you are a military retiree, look at Valdosta GA. Moody AFB is close by, low cost of living and reasonable housing costs. Medical care seems to be readily available.
I’ve been looking at Des Moines but they have tornadoes to worry about and flooding. I can’t get anyone to tell me what areas (suburbs) around Des Moines don’t have flooding issues.
Several commenters "dissing" El Centro..... Yes, it is hot from April to November...... here are some good things - they do have great Mexican food, electricity rates one of the lowest in California (Imperial Irrigation District - not SDG&E, Edison, or PG&E), close to all that San Diego, Yuma and Mexicali have to offer... affordable housing for California, although, it can be tough to get a house (due to shortages)... Oh, and Naval Air Facility, El Centro, is the winter training base for the USN's Blue Angels.... great desert to explore....
You can move anywhere for remote work and genius here recommends Des Moines Iowa? LOL
Nothing in the Big 10 Region eh
Des Moines, Iowa isn’t Big 10?!
"You in a heap o' trouble boy!"
I may have to unsubscribe since you actually put el centro on this list. I think you’ve lost it. I’d never recommend any senior move anywhere near el centro.
Why not?
I'm surprised Ridgecrest, ca isn't on the list
Tokyo Prefecture is cheaper and better than all listed
too crowded for me, but I was scanning the area in Okinawa near Kadena and Shimosedo, seems like a decent place to spend winter
I hear they may be paying ppl to live in the countryside of Japan
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Tokyo Prefecture extends all the way to Ome. Zero crowds.
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Okinawa is crowded.
I'm thinking about Wakayama myself.