Am I Ready to Retire?
Wisconsin, Idaho, and Georgia may not sound like paradise. But maybe you just haven't looked By Gregory Hafkin
Retiring shouldn't have to mean packing your bags and schlepping to new digs in Florida or Arizona. A growing number of people are spending their golden years in places off the beaten track. Whether you're into skiing, shooting, or Shakespeare, you can get away from it all and still have a well-balanced life. So before you book the tickets to Boca or Tucson, check out a few places where you might never have considered spending your retirement years.
Your Own Private Idaho o o o
County population: 40,908 (up 54% since 1990) Drive to Seattle: 5 hours, 30 minutes Median house price: $220,000 (up 81% since 2002)
“It’s like turning back the clock 40 years”