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Best States To Live In In 2025. We've mathematically calculated the best (and worst) retirement states, using key decision factors like affordability, climate, healthcare access, safety, housing. Americans say florida is the best state to live — relegating last year's winner, california, to no.

The top 10 states include iowa at no 6, vermont at no 7, washington state at no 8, florida at no 9 and massachusetts at no 10. Last updated on:january 31, 2025.