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Retire Here, Not There
Seven underrated retirement havens that are relatively affordable, delightful and full of opportunities for work and play.

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California
Four Golden State gems that are more affordable than Santa Barbara.

Colorado
Four less-known havens for living the Rocky Mountain high life.

Connecticut
Forget Greenwich and Fairfield. These lesser-known enclaves are just as bucolic, but cost far less.

Delaware
Forget Rehoboth Beach. Here are three less-pricey retirement options.

Florida
Naples beyond your budget? Here are four more affordable retirement havens in the Sunshine State.

Hawaii
The Aloha state is welcoming -- and expensive. But there are ways to live in paradise without spending Maui money.

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Iowa
In a state known mainly for its farms, four places for cultivating a fulfilling retirement.

Louisiana
We reveal three affordable retirement havens in the Pelican State.

Maine
Leave Kennebunkport to the Bushes. Here are four less pricey havens in the Pine Tree State.

Mississippi
Four bargain retirement havens in the Magnolia State.

Montana
It can take big bucks to retire in Big Sky. Here are four cheaper Treasure State alternatives.

Nevada
Forget your parents' retirement destinations. These less-known gems offer lower prices and peppy economies.

New Mexico
Priced out of Scottsdale and Sedona? Try the "next Arizona."

New York
Priced out of the Hamptons? Here are four cheaper retirement destinations in the Empire State.

North Carolina
A look at four of the Tar Heel State's retirement gems.

Oregon
Forget Bend. Here are four less-pricey places to retire in the Beaver State.

South Carolina
Scores of retirees have discovered pricey Hilton Head Island. Here are four less-pricey options.

South Dakota
Four affordable retirement destinations in the Mount Rushmore State.

Texas
Are Dallas and Houston beyond your budget? Here are four alternative retirement havens in the Lone Star State.

Utah
Forget Park City's Hollywood prices. These three towns offer the best of the Beehive State -- for less.

Virginia
Forget Williamsburg. These four retiree havens offer the same history and charm for far less.

Wyoming
Forget Jackson Hole. Here are three places to live the Cowboy-state life for less.