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America's Most Affordable Places to Retire

Factors like the cost of living, jobs and access to health services make these cities tops for those in their second acts.

A significant number of Americans will soon retire, but many won't be looking so much for a place to settle down as to live it up.

That's what they'll find in Columbus, Ohio. This river city tops our list of most affordable places to retire, thanks to reasonably priced housing relative to income and a 4.5% inflation rate that allows a buck to stretch a little further than other quickly growing areas. With tens of thousands of Ohio State Buckeyes, folks will enjoy the verve and energy that comes with a bustling college town.

Texas also welcomes retirees. Dallas and Houston ranked second and fourth, respectively. A warm climate and growing economies make both of these spots great places to live up their golden years. Each city can brag about latter-year employment possibilities for the enterprising type; that's because 20% of those 65 and over collect a weekly paycheck.

Minneapolis, Minn. ranked third. The South made a strong showing with No. 9 Atlanta and No. 10 Nashville, Tenn.

Source: http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/americas-most-affordable-places-to-retire.html

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