Retiring in Florida is an American tradition, but there's no shortage of places to spend your golden years.
Georgia was named the best state to retire in 2021 by a Bankrate study, because it has a lot of the same qualities as Florida but at a more affordable price, according to Jeff Ostrowski, an analyst at Bankrate.com.
The study ranked states using five categories: affordability, wellness, crime, weather and culture.
Check out this video to learn more about how the rankings work and which other states may be a good option for retirees.
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