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Washington, D.C. Outranks All 50 U.S. States As The Best Place To Retire

The best place to retire in the United States may be its capital. The District of Columbia beat out all 50 states to snag the top spot on a new ranking from senior living website Seniorly.com.

To rank the states and D.C., Seniorly considered factors from three categories — affordability, quality of life and health care — to determine the best states to spend your golden years.

The website created a ranking system for the states based on metrics like cost of living, Social Security payments, local senior population, climate, access to health care and more.

D.C.’s vast health-care system, with plenty of doctors to accommodate the senior population and generous Medicaid spending on long-term care, helped it land the No. 1 spot. Additionally, the abundance of attractions in area, like museums and monuments, make it a fun and lively place to retire.

One big caveat: D.C.’s high cost of living may make it difficult for retirees to live comfortably, depending on their financial situation.

Outside of D.C., here are the 10 best states for an affordable and healthy retirement, according to Seniorly:

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