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Why To Retire In Texas

Texas has a low cost of living, as well as no income tax, making it a very attractive state for retirees looking to settle down somewhere. With houses located everywhere from beautiful rural landscapes to big city suburbs, everyone can curate their own kind of lifestyle, finding great culture and friendly people across the state.

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Retire In Texas: Things To Know

Taxes

Retirees interested in making the most of their savings will find Texas to be a great state, as it has no income tax, meaning retirees don’t have to pay a tax on their 401(k), IRA, or pension. However, the state also has some of the highest property tax rates in the country.

  • Current Income Tax Rates: 0%
  • Median Property Tax Rates: 1.8%
  • Estate or Inheritance Tax Rates: 0%

Healthcare

With more than 600 hospitals across the state, many of which are nationally ranked, residents are never too far from the quality healthcare they need.

  • Medical Facilities Per 1,000 Residents: 2.3
  • Health Insurance Networks: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Celtic Insurance Company, FirstCare Health Plans, Friday Health Plans, Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company, and Scott and White Health Plan

Cost Of Living

The state of Texas has the 14th lowest cost of living in the country. Paired with home prices below the national average, even in some of the bigger cities, Texas attracts many residents for these reasons alone

  • Average Home Price: $207,301
  • Average Cost of Living Index: 92.6

Weather

Most people have a hard time picturing Texas as anything other than warm and sunny. That’s because the state is rarely anything else. Hot, humid summers reach triple-digit temperatures, while winters are cool and dry, averaging around 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The sun shines year round, with only occasional days of rain or cloudy skies.

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DallasSink Your Teeth into These Acclaimed Dallas SteakhousesWhen I travel, I have two approaches to mealtime. Videos by TravelAwaits The first: try something new to dig into local culture. The second: keep it simple and fill my stomach with a no-frills steak. The humble steak has done me right on every continent I’ve visited, giving me energy and iron when I need […]
Budget Travel4 US Cities with Fantastic Free EventsWho doesn’t love a free public event? Videos by TravelAwaits Public initiatives large and small, from concerts to bird walking tours to cardio classes, not only give locals a way to get active but also create a sense of community. They breathe life into a city, in other words. I’m from Saint Louis, a city […]
HoustonLone Star Shortlist: 5 Reasons to Visit HoustonFrom the outside looking in, Houston is just another massive city, albeit with Lone Star inclinations. Videos by TravelAwaits But there’s a lot brewing beneath the surface in Houston. Surprises abound, from daring new culinary ventures to memorable specialty museums. There’s a pleasant surprise in store for travelers of all ages, too. In terms of infrastructure, […]

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