Wait, Missouri Retirees Should Now Move to West Virginia?

Do you remember the song "Take Me Home, Country Roads"? There is allegedly some truth to that song's description of West Virginia as it has allegedly become a hot spot for Missouri retirees.

This is a major brand making this recommendation that Missouri retirees consider West Virginia. It's none other than Southern Living. They have compiled the 10 most affordable places for retirees and their top recommendation for Missouri retirees is West Virginia.

What West Virginia destination is considered the best option for Missouri retirees?

Answer - Charleston, West Virginia

Southern Living makes a pretty strong case for why anyone in Missouri that is looking to enjoy their golden years elsewhere should consider Charleston, West Virginia. The median housing cost of only $857 is compelling and the downtown art walks and other very senior-friendly activities make this part of America interesting. They also say that West Virginia is phasing out taxing social security income. Yay for taxes going away.

The full list of recommended retirement spots for Missourians that would like to experience a place not named the Show Me State is worth a read. Since it's Southern Living, all of their top 10 are places in the South. Shocking, not. You could do a lot worse than West Virginia for retirement even if it's not the first place that comes to mind.