If you're a military retiree, picking a home for your golden years can be a little trickier. Career military members have spent decades moving from base to base and town to town, and they haven't had the opportunity to put down roots like civilians have. Military retirees' needs also differ from civilians'. However, military and civilian retirees alike prefer areas with mild climates, a low cost of living, and favorable tax benefits. No locale will meet with everyone's approval.
Some retirees prefer small towns, while others thrive on the hustle and bustle of a big city.
Some prefer the hot, dry climate of the desert Southwest, while others can't imagine living anywhere that doesn't have four distinct seasons. These retirees tend to move to areas that have good second-career opportunities. Conversely, those who are fully retired tend to live in areas that have many recreational options. A lot of demographic information and statistics were taken into consideration for this article. But statistics aren't the only measure of whether or not a town will feel right to you.