For those looking to sell their homes
and retire to another state, Bottomline
magazine suggests five domestic locations
with strong medical facilities, great culture,
and reasonable home prices.
First, in no particular order, is
Albuquerque, New Mexico,
which has a median home price of
$200,000, sunshine 310 days a
year, and a revitalized downtown
with upscale shopping and cafes.
Another is Jacksonville, Florida, with a
median home price of $200,000, strong
cultural activities and attractions, and a
diverse economy. Oxford, Mississippi, with
its old-fashioned Southern charm is also
highly rated with an affordable median
home price of $160,000, strong literary
underpinnings, and a mild climate. Austin,
Texas, boasts a green, not sun-baked landscape
with a great live music scene, excellent
medical facilities, and a median home
price of $175,500. Finally, for those who
can brave cold winters, Ithaca, New York,
has great natural beauty, a median home
price of $216,000, excellent shops, restaurants,
theaters, and medical facilities.