9. Arizona

best states to retire in arizona

If you don't mind the heat, Arizona could be the place for you.

There's plenty of sunshine, and residents here scored extremely high on the well-being index that Bankrate uses. It asks questions about whether residents have community pride and feel safe walking around at night.

First published March 23, 2015: 12:10 PM ET

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