Louisiana

Good housing deals, warm weather and great culinary culture are drawing boomers to Louisianaand not just to New Orleans.

For many retirees, Minnesota Nice and a booming economy make up for the states cold weather.

A hip food scene and cultural attractions enhance Oregons natural beauty, in Portland and beyond.

For retirees, New Mexico offers a cultural melting pot with a friendly year-round climateand a lower cost of living than Arizona or Colorado.

Taking advantage of New Yorks cultural buzz without paying Manhattan-like real-estate prices.

Mild weather, affordable real estate and college-town culture draw retirees to the Bluegrass State.

Good deals on real estate are helping boomers retire to the Riviera of the Midwest.

A comfortable climate and reasonable real-estate prices lured the Vanderbilts in the 1890s; now those same assets are luring boomer retirees.

Tucked away among the cornfields are some great real estate bargains and cultural destinations for retirees. We look at the pros and cons of retiring in Cedar Falls, Decorah, Ames and Urbandale.

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