10 Towns You Can Retire on $1658 a month in the West.
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
- Are you thinking about retiring soon? Are you looking for an affordable town to retire in? Maybe you aren't retiring but still looking for a nice town where you can afford a home. If you are in those situations this video is for you.
We researched the Western United States looking for the best towns someone could survive on Social Security only. That monthly check is currently $1658 a month. We looked at Cost of Living, housing, health care deductibles, insurance, and Utilities. These towns are the best bet for the average person on Social Security or some other sort of fixed income.
Most of these towns have homes for sale that can fit your budget. A Real Estate purchase in some of these towns is almost cheaper than renting.
The Western United States are Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico.
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0:00 Introduction
1:03 SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA
2:26 PUEBLO, COLORADO
4:31 CASPER, WYOMING
5:33 POCATELLO, IDAHO
7:08 SIDNEY, MONTANA
8:27 CEDAR CITY, UTAH
10:07 WEST WENDOVER, NEVADA
11:47 LOVINGTON, NEW MEXICO
13:34 ALAMOGORDO, NEW MEXICO
14:54 MONTROSE
Don't forget to like, share, and stay to the end and see McMuffin.
I love McMuffin. That should be a regular part of the videos.
I’m living on $801 a month Social Security Retirement. I can’t afford to move. Just making ends meet. Need a Roof and three big broken logs 🪵 in the trees 🌳 my mom planted
Why Ma Why ? Hahahahaha medical yeah right my meds cost more then my income. I’m done ☑️
I did share this video. Just in case someone-somewhere might want to go and live there. You never know.
I have no idea how RUclips works. Do you get paid more if we like or comment on your videos?
@David Tardio It helps the stats. If the stats are good they will show it to a wider audience. If more people see it than the channel grows and it makes more money.
Any list for retiree living should include proximity to hospitals, health providers, and an airport.
YES!😊
Definitely a need. Especially if you will live in some of these places until you die. Things like sidewalks with no ice and snow, excellent medical care nearby, etc. become high-priority items.
Exactly. Especially in the rocky mtn west…unless you’re fine with just dying when your number comes up
My wife and I moved to western Co (Grand Junction) 3 yrs ago looking for our dream home, what we found was a 6 yr drought, a lot of dirt, dust, wind, overpriced homes and rude people. So many of the locals see outsiders as the problem for their high home prices and water problems, etc. Looked around at surrounding states, towns and cities. Everywhere is running out of water and they simply keep building. Major cities have so much traffic and over priced housing we would never consider them. Over time I began to experience health issues (age 65) from the elevation (over 4500ft) such as really high BP and low oxygen levels. We chose to move back east were water is more available and live closer to sea level and now I am fine....
Interesting comment.
We’re considering Grand Junction area but as I’ve been reading about it I’m growing more concerned. Many complain about drugs and crime in the area. Definitely need to visit to get a feel for the area.
I 100% agree gon to Montana
@@davidd34 INDEED.
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My sister and I went to Sierra Vista on vacation when my nephew graduated from his army training. We flew into Tucson and drove to Sierra Vista. So beautiful. The footage brought back great memories. We took day trips to Bisbee and Tombstone while we were there. So fun.
One factor that retirees care about is accessibility of healthcare. It may be a great place to live but if you have a 5 hour drive to the nearest decent hospital and/or specialists, that’s going to eat a chunk out of your life as you age, and could force you to move again or end up shortening your life if you can’t get to adequate care quickly enough. I can’t tell you how many people my parents’ age who’ve lived in wonderful towns in rural Colorado all their lives, who’ve had to move to urban centers to get closer to the specialists they need.
So actually living out here in the west, here are a couple of observations. First, before moving, investigate the following: how far away is the closest Walmart, Home Depot and QUALITY MEDICAL FACILITES. (This is a real concern for retirees as the need for quality medical care and availability becomes increasingly important the older we get. Who wants to travel 120 miles for bypass surgery or treatment for a heart attack, or chemo?) In the case of some of these towns it is more than 60 miles. Wendover is a perfect example of a town with a lack of nearby quality services. The nearest high quality hospital to Wendover is 120 miles away in Salt Lake City. Nearest quality retail is 90 miles away in Tooele Ut. Cedar City is a very nice town, however, the wind constantly blows there. Not bad in the summer but, at an elevation of just under 6k', it can be a very cold wind chill factor in the winter. In Cedar City they have a saying that the only time the wind isn't blowing is when it is pausing to change directions. Casper and Sydney can have BITTERLY cold, long, windy winters, (although Casper has a full range of services.) Montrose, due to altitude, can also have very cold winter periods although not as much snow as you might think for the altitude and Colorado. It's a fairly arid looking place but the surrounding mountains, particularly the San Juan Mountains, are spectacular. Personally, if I could get away from November until March first my choice would be Casper. Pueblo would be my second choice, although crime in some areas of the city is a real problem and the population boom along the front range is spreading down to Pueblo. Forty years ago, the front range population from Colorado Springs all the way up to Fort Collings was manageable. Now it is a madhouse. I'm not familiar with the other listed locations in Colorado and NM. Hope this was helpful.
Great comment. I've looked at places like Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico all for the climate. What I'm finding is sustainability (e.g. water supply) seems a problem in many of those places. The Colorado river is tapped out, likewise Lake Mead.
@@theodoreolson8529 That's one reason I'm staying in Texas.
You said that all perfectly!
@@thullraven1 "All my exes live in Texas...."
@@deirdre108 Texas is huge! You can avoid them, Bro. :)
You should do a video about retirement towns that are close to VA Hospitals, are military friendly and have no state income tax...if you haven't already done so. Good vid. Thanks for the content.
Agree. Prices in Oregon are high at this time, even outside Eugene area, but near the VA.
I agree, we need VA friendly, & zero state income tax. But I love your videos!!!! Keep them coming!!!
Also, needs a good road and vehicle care. Snow is hard on older folks
south dakota
Wyoming.
I love these videos! I’m a travel nurse and sometimes find inspiration on where to go next from your lists! Thank you!
I live in a rural mountain area of Northern California, for a time it was pleasant, crime wasn't bad, traffic was non-existent and people were nice. Now since Covid19 the Bay Area and people from Los Angeles areas moved here and the crime has gotten out of hand, homelessness has gotten out of hand (it's not a housing issue it's drug addicts). People seemed to forget the crap they left behind and bring their crap with them. Now are politics have changed for the worst, most of whom we known have moved out because of the invasion, there are only a few of us up here that have stayed. So a word of advice, if you are not in love with where you came from and want to get away from the dumpster fire, please assimilate to your new home, you left for a reason, why bring it with you.
Amen I lived in Sacramento CA and the same happened there!
We reside in Florida and live on far less that that. Any bank we go to would consider us in extreme poverty. We don’t use credit so we don’t have credit scores. But of course our property is paid for, our vehicles are diesel and 30 years old. We don’t have electricity or indoor plumbing. We grow all our own fruits and vegetables. We go fishing & hunting. Collect massive amounts of rain water. Burn wood to cook our food and heat water. Have a solar mini split ac unit. It can be done and many individuals find us inspirational. What’s interesting is, we sure didn’t set out to inspire anyone. We got tried of paying bills every single month for the rest of our life and know there had to be a better way. Since we got off the man made monetary hamster wheel, our lives has drastically improved. We save money and take 2 to 3 holidays per year. Pay for everything in cash use layaway plans as much as possible and barter for products or services when needed as a last resort. We’re in our mid 40’s. Some folks say, we’ve successfully retired early. We don’t see it that way, but definitely don’t have the stresses that many we know that do. Our goals were to achieve 100% freedom.
I've lived like that too, in far-west Texas, through much of my 40s. All solar, hauling our own water, etc. But one thing to consider is that living like that is really a lot of work! When my husband and I both became disabled, we learned we couldn't live like that anymore, and we had to move back onto the grid. Your way of life is indeed inspirational... for young and abled people. As folks age and become disabled, it becomes much less sustainable.
Enjoy it while you can!
@@Siyestrietza agree there’s work that’s involved. On the concerns of water, we have redundant water sources. Fortunately we have children & we recognize that limitation. Recently we’re taking steps to simplify.
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That's a beautiful a beautiful thing you have accomplished. I wish I could learn from you.
@@miketalich4454 I’ve responded to your post but it seems yt censoring me again.
Just a suggestion--you may want to include access to medical facilities in a video talking about retirement. Besides meds, retirees need access to doctors, hospitals, etc.
I totally agree! Having a hospital that can do it all within a reasonable distance is a must too.
I just made a similar comment.
@@karenbower1143 And it will only get worse for a lot of "rural" cities as braindrain continues and professionals move towards metro areas where the CoL is higher. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for.
@@maxpowr90 100% right...just moved back to more expensive Colo Spgs after 11 yrs primarily for that reason.
True. First thing I look for
High rates of domestic violence is a red flag. It often means the area is stressful to live in. Tough working conditions, bad weather, few recreation options, etc. So you might not be in danger from living there, but the high domestic violence rate with the low cost of living paints a picture of what that area is like to live in.
Good points!
In the case of Wendover, being a casino town, most of the crime and domestic violence is brought in by tourists. It drops dramatically if it's only locals.
Are you talking about Sidney, Mt?
Drugs!
It also means people are stressed financially and generally are on drugs and alcohol.
I've been in Montrose before. It is a regional center for numerous small towns in the area. They do have all of the conveniences most people want and if need be, it's about an hour north to Grand Junction. To the south is Ouray, a spectacular Swiss Alps type town with a beautiful hot springs pool . Ouray is also the north end of the Million Dollar Highway that goes over Red Mountain Pass and comes down in Silverton, which is the north terminus of the famed Durango railroad.
Absolutely a great video! We appreciate all of your research. Keep it coming. High prices in Cali are pushing us out.
Please continue this series, as you did previously. It's such a great series. Thank you.
I think it would have been really useful to have included info of each location's vulnerability to water availability issues. Not so much Montana and Idaho, but New Mexico and some of the others.
Sidney MT is a oil field town same as Casper WY. Prices can fluctuate drastically in short periods of time. I live in Sidney. We like it very friendly. Just don’t tell anyone if your moving from California.
No worries, No one from California would move to Sidney. Full of Rednecks and Trumpies....
It's great you listed Alamogordo. I used to live there and would move back in a heartbeat if I could.
It's a nice sized town in the high dessert with beautiful cool mountain village of cloudcroft 20 minutes away if you get too hot, Or the resort town of Ruidoso 45 minutes away. 🥰
Wendover has amazing mountains nearby, and lots of outdoors stuff to do, but can be surprisingly cold even in mid summer.
Thank you so much for this video!! Until seeing this I was resigned to retiring outside of the US. Looking forward to doing some additional research on the cities you have recommended.
Great info. Never heard of most of these towns but wife and I are looking to move to a most "livable" area. This video provides us with a great start for looking.
One thing to consider too is other countries where you're treated best.
I'd suggest you check out Andrew Henderson Pres of Nomad Capitalist who can be seen on YT vids. Excellent resource given the sorry condition of our govt who seemingly have No answers for us in our present situations. Neither party seems to Really be "for the people" anymore. Like they have their own agenda and it doesn't include you.
Thank you Mr. Briggs for mentioning Lovington NM. As a long time resident I can tell you that it is a quiet town with good quality of life. Oilfield jobs are the main source of income and yes most of us go to do our shopping/entertainment/medical needs at Lubbock or Midland/Odessa TX areas for a change. I enjoy your videos, keep up the good work and thank you for your service!
How big is Lovington? Any Pickleball courts?
How much could I rent a studio or buy a 2 bedroom house?
@@pickleballer1729Picleball courts? Lovington's population is about 11,500 People!
@@4kasiavlogs Hello, lately rental prices have gone up, you can contact the local realtors to get a better idea. Harold Lawson and associates is where you would like to start at!
@Kurt M. You're welcome!
I’ve been to all of these towns, and pretty much agree with your choices. West Wendover is purely a casino town, being on the Nevada state line. Casper would be my first pick for retirement (it almost was), but be prepared for brutal winds.
Casper is nice
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs Yes it is... and very peaceful. No buildings blocking the sunsets or sunrises in a lot of areas.
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We Love Cedar City, but want to move within a days drive of the Chicago area. Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Southern Indiana are our top choices. Looking forward to a video on those states
@@anthonytony8328 We have lived in SW Indiana (Princeton) for nearly 30 years and we really like this area. Housing is a little tight right now but I'm sure we can find room for one more neighbor. Come join us in Indiana!
I agree.
100%.
Stayed in nearly every Briggs town here... #1 for me would be Montrose CO... Wendover is too remote...Casper waaaayyyy too windy, but a nice small city.
I loved that beautiful sunset at the end. Your videos are helping me decide for retirement
The opening and closing music in this video is fantastix!
Now you have to do one that's about affordable places near decent clinics and hospitals for retirees
They don't exist lol. It's the "good, affordable, product" conundrum where you get to pick 2/3.
Yep, as a retiree, proximity to medical care is very important.
I live in Las Cruces, NM, and I LOVE visiting Alamogordo. People are friendly and the Space museum is really cool! The basin is absolutely gorgeous after a rain.
And Aguirre Springs is wonderful.
I love in Sierra Vista and I have lined in Alamogordo New Mexico and so this was super interesting to see both places made it on the list. My family moved to Sierra Vista in 1969 and it has grown tremendously, but still is small and a wonderful place with the Gorgous mountains.
I moved to Sierra Vista in 1966 and left after graduating Buena HS in 1973. I'll bet I know you or you probably know my cousins who still live there. Nice area.
@@paland99 I just might lol
I lived there 1980 to 2007, so probably know you both.
I thought the video used of the big red mountains were from Sedona, not Sierra Vista?
@@timmartin4188 You're right, that is Sedona and definitely not Sierra Vista (I've never seen a place in southern AZ that looks like that, but I haven't been to the eastern side of AZ). That said, as a Virginian who moved to Utah and also loves Arizona, I could totally see living in Sierra Vista (I've been there). There are some gorgeous canyons in the mountains nearby and it does feel like a small town. I'm guessing any major medical care would have to be in Tucson, which is something like an hour and a half away.
Briggs back at it again with another great video!
Thanks for giving Pueblo some love. It has great potential.
I love this channel for the fact of all the little towns I’m going to go visit when I retire and possibly stay in about 168 years from now. Lol. Really about 12 years. Better visiting ! Thanks Briggs ! 👍
As a retiree I always check medical care, something you might include in a thumbnail outline. Good overview, thanks
As usual, a masterful job, Mr. B! I agree; especially, about Casper, WY. I lived there after college with a new degree and family working in the mineral/business as an engineer in the 70/80s. It boomed and busted but seems very stable now. To me, it was true Wyoming - not Jackson and not Cheyenne. Somewhat remote being more or less halfway between Denver and Billings but there's interstate and a regional airport to get you around. The North Platte River runs through it with several large reservoirs nearby (I'm using my Rocky Mountain state distance gage now) and enough amenities to keep a "boomer" busy IMHO. Brilliantly red with no state taxes but with fossil fuels out of vogue - watch out. Be prepared to hunker down with a rock in your pocket in the winter, though, as Mr. Nelson suggests. Happy Trails! PS: Excellent family skiing at Hogadon on Casper Mountain as well.
IMHO?? What's that stand for?
In My Humble Opinion
I also love to watch these videos! And I liked the comments on this one - people’s experiences and considerations. Can you do a video on locations that are deemed to be the safest in the near term in regards to changing environmental conditions (like lack of water/ drought, flooding, more violent storms - all that stuff). I hear that northern Vermont is one of the safest areas. Thanks!
Probably gets buried in snow for at least 6 months doesn't it? I'm 45 miles NW of Green Bay, WI (not by choice mind you) and it's cold or below freezing (even 0) between Sept to Mid May. I lived in TX for 57 years and was used to their weather, but up here I'm Not acclimating to the weather at all. Now due to circumstances since arriving we may never get to move back to a warmer place, which is Unfortunate.
It would be great if you said what the average temperatures are in the summer and winter. Love your posts!
Love love love your info, I tell n share a lot ... super informative you do a wonderful job bud.... keep up the great info ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍
Much appreciated
You should also do a Midwest and East Coast round-up of affordable places!
@13:52 It's Holloman Air Force Base. I lived there in the early 1970s, but the scenery seems to be a little different. Great place if you like the outdoors. El Paso and Ciudad Juarez are to the south, Billy the Kid's old stomping grounds are to the north. Lots of old mines and forest in the mountains.
Good facts - it will help me & maybe others to include average temps throughout the yr & if "snowy" how much
I commented once in your Livestream that you always hate on New Mexico so sorry about that, I was wrong, loved this video
I love this. It's greqaat to know these places exist at these prices (relative to everything else). Have you done a recent video that includes Madison, Wisconsin? I love my college towns, and a friend tells me that is a great affordable place. Keep it up! Love your channel.
Cold.
Thank you ❤great information. We found your channel today and a new subscriber.
Many thanks for this information!
I live in Glenwood NM, my rent on a very nice 1000 square foot house with a fenced yard, 2 car carport and work shop is $450.00 per month. I do have a very long commute for groceries, etc. But the Gila National Forest is my back yard. Gotta love it.
Yeah, 60 miles to Silver City. I'm in Mimbres.
I'm originally from Alamogordo NM. That's why we're leaving Boise, Idaho and going back. Boise has outgrown us and we can't afford it like we once used to. There's nothing like coming home to family, friends and the slow pace of life. Some of the most beautiful sunsets you'll ever see are here in NM. Alamogordo #2. I'll take it any day! ❤
I just may join u. Am looking at a fixervthere. Is there cheap labor, lots of ambitious Mexican trwnsplants?
Great video, one thing you missed on the list of items retirees would/should want to know is medical facilities.
That’s great to know prices and places thank You
Could you please do review on the best places that are tiny home friendly states , costs, weather, neighborhoods, homesteading . Thanks
I've been begging you to do one on the best weather region in each state. It would be nice to know at least the weather in the towns you highlight. Thanks for your work, been watching for a couple of years now
Yes, weather is a concern. Seems like everyone has different weather they like, so it's a Big issue, especially if you're in an area that Doesn't have the weather you Really like. I find myself stuck in a dying, rural area that's Cold (sometimes Bitterly cold - I'm talking 30 below 0) for 8 months of the year, which is a Huge change to deal with compared to living in TX for 57 years.
We're now stuck in the rural, dying boonies 45 miles NW of Green Bay,
WI, where Am temps in Sept will drop into the 40's, Oct am temps into the 30's and Before Thanksgiving most years we've already had snow a couple of times.
And it doesn't Really warm up again till mid May!! Very dreary and depressing because it's so cloudy most of that time period, so one has to take vit D3 supplementation. Moved here cause older relative needed help. When they pass, hopefully we can move somewhere South that's warmer & cost the least as SS which is all we have to live on.
I'm already retired, but my younger, disabled wife has another 11 years to work at this point. That is if the SS system survives down the road. We got financially wiped out in 08 (Obama) and Never recovered unfortunately. And now this insane inflation is Really hurting us, like it is most and the govt has No answers, which is a shame. Neither party is for the people anymore is our reality.
I hope you are able to find a good place to go when the time comes.
I tuned out when I saw you were using pictures of Sedona and Bisbee Arizona for Sierra Vista Arizona.
I was stationed at Holloman Air Force Base twice. 1965-1968, 1973-1975. Nice town. Spent a lot of time in the Mountains.
My favorite series getting an update! Thank you!
Glad you like them!
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs The average prices you are quoting are all very low! Is there, can you find a service that gives you REAL prices? That would be much apricated!
Well done Briggs. Good selection... I have been to and stayed overnight in all but Sierra Vista (the spoose lived there) and Alamogordo.
Montrose (pronounced Mon-Rose... the "t" is almost silent) is a pretty little city... my #1...I think highly of Casper but the winds, especially daylight hours in the summer, are enough to cause brain damage....look up video listings for RE there... they will always mention the wind as being a factor.
There is a section of Houston named Montrose. The T is definitely not silent there!!😁
What is RE?
@@bettiesnyder8393 real estate
Reno too. I,d love Reno becs is closevto Tahoe butbthe wind is too relentless.
Loved it, thanks for the info.
Montrose is a great area. lived an hour North but always loved driving down or through to some beautiful areas
How about a video on 10-20 affordable cities/towns to retire where it doesn’t snow/ winter temps above freezing with low humidity.
Interesting choice of videos on here... For Sierra Vista, Arizona, you show video from Monument Valley in northeastern Arizona, because all of Arizona looks like that... NOT!! For Cedar City, you did have some stills from the downtown area, but then you show videos from the Moab area, on the other side of the state! Also, there is no Dixie National Park, but there is Dixie National Forest. Also, you should have mentioned Cedar Breaks National Monument for some beautiful scenery in the area.
Thank you! another well thought out video!
👊🏽😁🇺🇸, Idaho love the eastern part of Idaho. All of Idaho really.
Great video again 👏🏽.
I have lived in Montrose for years, and while I do agree it is a good place to live I cannot believe that anyone could live here for around 1658 a month. Housing costs alone would take nearly the entire amount!
Yeah he focuses on his jokes more than facts.
@@TomBTerrific Yep.
I live in montrose. No way 1700 bucks a month could pull it off
@steven3642 tough to say as things are in flux again right now. My guess is 400k. I know houses that were 300k 5 years ago are around 550k to 650k last I knew.
I think he’s talking about living on 1600 a month if you have your house paid for
Thanks for the information.
My number one choice is Taos, NM. It is probably more expensive than all on this list, though.
Your #1, Montrose, CO looks pretty promising. I’ll definitely visit there to see it in person.
I live up in Santa Fe, NM and love Taos which is only 1 hour and twenty minutes North and a beautiful drive
@@kathlynemarkham3119 - I love to vist Red River, but wouldn't want to live there....to far off the beaten path and you're closed in with only 2 ways out.
Thanks very much for this!
Casper, Wyo is a wonderful place. Friendliest people you'll ever meet. The beautiful Casper Mtn. 20 minutes from downtown, all the service you need from a city but without big city problems and no traffic. It's a sportsman's paradise with plenty of fishing. Alcova lake is about a half hour from downtown. Taxes are low. There's only one catch - it's the damn wind!!
Great video. Looking forward to when you cover Texas. I was stationed at Holloman AFB for 4 years, so I'm very familiar with Alamogordo. The crime is a little high, but it's not too bad of a town. It's also not far from Las Cruces to the West and El Paso to the South if you want bigger cities. My major concern is as a Retired person, I would want to be in a place with access to good Medical Facilities. Being near stores would be nice as well. I don't know if that's the case with some of the places on this list.
Texas has outrageous property taxes.
@@MsWarriordiva True, but Texas also doesn't tax ANY form of income, unlike NM which taxes EVERY form of income unless you're getting a pension from the Railroad Commission. Also, the majority of NM cities have a much higher crime rate than they should for their sizes. Stats support that. Also, as I understand it, there isn't a ton of Medical Care opportunities in the majority of New Mexico's smaller cities. That's a potential problem for retirees.
I am originally from Sierra Vista and it doesn't get as hot as Tucson and Phoenix. It's kind of boring, another thing to keep in mind the smelters in the area was active all the way to the late 1980s. So there's a lot of cases of leukemia in the area. The environmental damage has something to do with that.
You're a legend!
From the copper mines....like in Bisbee. But I think they're shut down now, although they're trying to start another one near Tucson. People are fighting it. There is still a mine operating near Tucson.
@@conniewolf7300 I'm not surprised, they even tried to reopen the Bisbee mine around 2010. Mainly due to improvement in extraction technology. The limestone plant near Douglas is still active.
Hilarious people make anti-mining comments using high tech devices which require extracted metals to operate.
Off-shoring resource extraction to other countries is a type of colonialism and potentially even racist.
@@sgtbilkothe3rd what you are ignoring is the fact mining corporations have intentionally dumped toxic waste into the environment. For decades the mining company that operated the Copper Queen (Bisbee) dumped toxic waste into the drinking water in Douglas, AZ. So many people like my uncle who is dying from bone cancer from the polluted water supply. If the company took better care of the environment then I would not take issue with tjem.
I couldn’t agree more about the accessibility to medical facilities has to be a priority for retirees. I am medically retired. When I was working, I couldn’t find the time to go see my dr. Now that I have the time, I’m now finding out how much of a beating I put my body thru.
Hey Briggs!!! Great vid, Thx again❤
Use to live in Sierra Vista when stationed there. We recently moved due to the increase in crime and boarder crossings. Great place up until the last few years.
Agreed... I own property in Whetstone... don't really have many crime issues where I am... But the liberal element has certainly been rearing its rainbow colored head far more than what most people in this area are willing to tolerate... Liberal freeloaders will be better off in Tucson or Phoenix.... or just stay in the sh!thole they call California instead.
Yeah, not a good place to live anymore.
I enjoy these videos, thanks for the series. I notice that most of the cities you highlight are dry and hot. Is that something that makes them more affordable or just what most retirees prefer? I like rain in moderation. I know it's getting harder to find low crime places with affordable living for seniors so I appreciate your efforts.
Please remember also that these towns in the West get COLD in the winter !
I love how the Montrose portion shows video of Maroon Bells....Aspen Colorado. Not exactly in your back yard
The opening of this video shows rock formations in Sedona, AZ which is northern Arizona and Sierra Vista is in southern Arizona.
I grew up in Pocatello. We don’t call it “Pocatella”. I don’t know anyone who says that. It’s “Pocatello” or “Poky” for short.
Thanks for these. I could do it, but only renting as my income is half again what your using to qualify to live here. No mention of available medical care or other services.
Love your videos !! Well done !! 👏🏻👏🏻
I spent two years at Ft. Huachuca when I was in the Army, I actually love that area.
A big thing to consider if you’re retired is that you are not young and your health is deteriorating. That makes healthcare a big concern. For some of us healthcare is the biggest concern when moving to a city.
Doesn,t matter. acovid #"4'will likely kill mostnof us. My betbis thwtvwas thebplan.
My plan is to take a long walk and rest up on a tree and hopefully just fade away into God's hands . That's if I can still walk in 30 years , lol .
I think that I have been to most of these towns and they all are nice. I especially like Cedar City in Utah. I'm from NJ and a few years back, I looked at new construction in St. George, UT. It was not unreasonable, although it has probably gone up significantly. According to the builder, a lot of people migrating from California were buying homes. The curious thing was a "postage stamp" lawn in the front yard. I commented to the builder "why not eliminate the lawn, since you have water issues out here and just go with a rock garden! As an added bonus, I don't have to buy a lawn mower!" I'm not sure if he took my advise or not! LOL Great presentation.
Go live in St George. It is still full of fallout. Great place to live.
Yeah the drought is a problem.
Postage stamp size front lawns.
Little maintenance with grass,
None with rocks (your idea is great).
I'd just paint the rocks green with
Non-toxic paint to make it look like a grass lawn.
All the Californians migrating to St. George have destroyed St. George. They destroy everywhere that they move to. Sad, St. George used to be such a great place.
@@SouEuIAm Exactly, I've lived in St. George for 35 years and it is a shame what has become of it. I moved about 15 minutes out of town up toward Enterprise so it is bearable...
@@SouEuIAm Are you saying republicans make bad neighbors?! That’s who is moving out of California.
Since you posted this the housing prices had risen. Montrose (according to Zillow are in the low 300K and up for livable) Beautiful area. I'm thinking of off grid homesteading.
Thanks to you we just bought a home in Alamogordo! We used Meike from welcome home realty. We got a pretty good home, old but good! We didn't know about hard water so you need a water softener. Leaving California! 😊
I probably would've gone with Portales, N.M. over Lovington. Closer to Lubbock, TX.
Totally agree with Montrose, though. It's proximity to the San Juans is impossible to beat.
I rode through their and Clovis before. Not a bad area at all
Lubbock is trash 🗑️
I guess it’s less of a concern for retirees than someone that might be there for 30 years but the west is still in a mega drought and things are most likely going to get worse for a long while.
Not too sure how it would work it’s way into a measurement but the implications of future water access are definitely worth considering in many of those states before buying anything.
Absolutely! Thanks for pointing this out.
Yes and there are retirees who could possibly have lots more years left on them. Imagine having no water in your 90s. That's scary.
That’s my main concern too. No water makes anyplace worthless
A moratorium on building new homes is going to have to come..town by town. Common sense...already over-populated - won't be enough water for anyone. I believe Pueblo West, CO is addressing that exact issue.
Definite concern this is going to burn a lot of communities. Developers will develop and planners plan as long as they see cash flow coming in
Great video. Really good info.
Cedar City is a great small city...my first choice. They have a world class Tony Award winning Shekespeare festival every summer, great access to the national parks. A recreationalists paradise. Home to Southern Utah University...so lots of other educational and cultural opportunities.
We live in St. George. Cedar City is way cheaper!
@@ericdebruin4615 My wife and I were thinking of purchasing two homes, one in Saint Georgia and one up towards Salt Lake. How is the weather in Saint George in general? Thanks
@@mtadams2009 The average highs vary from the low to mid 50's in December and January to the low 100's in July and August. It's usually dry and sunny with pretty good air quality especially compared to SLC.
@@ericdebruin4615 Thanks so much. It looks like a beautiful place to live. Take care.
@@ericdebruin4615 family member just bought there, loves it.
Along with the rest of the info about these towns, you really should include the USDA zone for growing gardens. Not only do old people like to garden because it's something they can do very well and have the time for, but it's super healthy to eat your own food, and as things get tougher it will be increasingly necessary to grow and eat your own food. If you live in a town at 8,000 feet, for instance, you can just forget about growing a damn thing unless you have a very special and expensive type of greenhouse.
What about potatoes? Those are indigenous to the Andes mountains and can be grown at very high elevation.
@@audiopainter68 Hmm that's true, you can probably grow potatoes super high up. And they keep a really long time in a root cellar. Another super cold hearty plant is rhubarb. Those are the most cold hearty plant I've ever seen. In the spring time I've literally seen them coming up through the snow. But high altitude gardening in general is tough, tough, tough. The thin air makes everything grow really small too, besides all the other issues.
@Kurt M.
What is oxalate ? I like rhubarb and strawberry pie so I hope it isn't too bad .
This is such a good point. I live 34 miles north of San Francisco, and we can have a garden year-round. Of course, my town is not what you would call affordable, but it's worth the money because we have beautiful weather and access to everything. I would rather live in a mobile home park in my town than a mansion somewhere with crappy weather.
Video starts out with Sierra Vista, AZ, but mostly shows beautiful drone footage of Sedona, AZ - a 350 mile drive north. Bait and switch. I forwarded through the rest of the list. Lots of cold weather destinations - likely not a strong selling point for many retirees. Overall review: tepid.
Excellent info!
I’m live in Pueblo Colorado.. the crime stats are on point, but the property rates aren’t close at all… lol. Still funny that we made the list.👍
Interesting list. I guess it's important to visit a place you consider moving to during all 4 seasons. Personally, I dislike constant wind, so many of these places would be knocked out of consideration. I also dislike excessive heat and I am a skier, so some place within easy drive to a robust ski area is required. Montrose is good, just a little too arid. I like WY for its lack of a state income tax, but I read that may be changing as they are looking for funds. My favorite is Montana, but the real estate cost explosion has made it unaffordable (if you want to live in a place that has at least basic cultural and arts amenities and an airport).
Wyoming can be quite windy.
Check out Idaho for no state tax and good skiing. You might still need health care, and water.
@@megb9700Idaho definitely has state tax, income, sales tax, grocery tax and unchecked property tax.
Thanks for the useful information!!!
I lived in Montrose (outskirts) for about ten years. I'm surprised it's on this list. Hope to go back soon.
I would love to see one of these for PNW (pipe dream, I know) or Northern US. Please and thank you! 😀
I wanted so much to move back to the west, My heart nelongs out there., Been in Wisconsin for 37 yrs now and at age 67, and dealing with the sad coming death of my husband..[ stage 4 bone cancer] I was hoping to move back to be closer to my family. But I found the wster situation there as well as cost of horse feed, ect, and the coming events as far as government control, I decided I will have to stay put . Water is all around, my home, truck, is paid for, and except for the horrid cold winters, Its probably safer for me here. But oh how I miss the west!
I miss traveling and visiting these random places. Instead I now watch videos like this. I'm also sad that when I lived in Longmont, CO I didn't make more of an effort to visit WY. I think I could retire there. Signed Sad from SoCal.
I’ve flown into Montrose a few times on way to Telluride and I can say it’s quite nice for an airport town lol
Very nicely done!!! Great work
Thanks a lot!
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs
Thank you mentioning rent! You get an attaboy. ATTABOY!
We are thinking about Sierra Vista for retirement. You should check out Tuscon in Jan / Feb for a very large gem, rock, mineral, fossil show. You will see rocks you have never seen before and never will again. You will also see people from all over the world. If you have a friend that is a jewelry dealer there are shows only they can get into but can bring a guest.
It is incredible. I was a guest and it certainly was educational.
My mother lives in Sierra Vista. Crime, out of control heat and rising housing costs. A liveable monthly income here is NO LESS THAN $2900 monthly. Food cost, car insurance, and home owners insurance are rising rapidly as well. Don't even get me started on utility cost. Unless you don't mind sweltering 122 degree Fahrenheit heat the majority of the year w/o cooling. FYI Northern AZ is even worse cost wise. Move where you like but do research yourself before you do.
Hey Briggs. Could you PLEASE do a video on states best for those if us suffering with respiratory issues?
Cedar City is beautiful. It has Southern Utah University that hosts a a wonderful Shakespearean Festival every summer.
Great list! I stayed in an Airbnb in Cedar City for a week, to consider moving there, and I thought it was great, but my wife didn’t. 😂😓 Brian Head ski resort is less than an hour away, and so is Zion.
We would move to Cedar City in a heartbeat if the Family was not back in the Chicago area. Just missed another funeral if a good friend last week.
But yeah, a Great area. Good people.
Being around people with high morality is wealth. Having good neighbors is wealth. Being part of a Community of like minded people is wealth.