If you're a working woman thinking about building your dream retirement home in sunny Florida, you may want to think again.
According to business services company Expert Market, the sunshine state doesn't even make the top 10 list of best states for women to retire. When looking at factors like elderly population, healthcare costs, tax affordability, life expectancy and gendered crime, Florida ranked number 11.
Hawaii, on the other hand, topped the list at number one. While the Aloha State may not be known as the cheapest place to live, its healthcare services, older population and great weather make it the top spot for retired women.
Check below to see what other states made Expert Market's list of best places for women to retire.
1. Hawaii
Elderly population: 16.1 percent
Average monthly healthcare premium: $411
State and local tax rates on average U.S. household: 10.33 percent
Life expectancy of women: 84.7
Female homicides by men (per 100,000): 0.58
2. New Hampshire
Elderly population: 15.8 percent
Average monthly healthcare premium: $542
State and local tax rates on average U.S household: 10.09 percent
Average life expectancy of women: 82.5
Female homicides by men (per 100,000): 0.75
3. Tennessee
Elderly population: 15.1 percent
Average monthly healthcare premium: $435
State and local tax rates on average U.S. household: 7.97 percent
Average life expectancy of women: 79
Female homicides by men (per 100,000): 1.65
4. Iowa
Elderly population: 15.8 percent
Average monthly healthcare premium: $459
State and local tax rates on average U.S. household: 12.84 percent
Average life expectancy of women: 82
Female homicides by men (per 100,000): 0.58
5. Delaware
Elderly population: 16.4 percent
Average monthly healthcare premium: $541
State and local tax rates on average U.S. household: 6.07 percent
Average life expectancy of women: 80.7
Female homicides by men (per 100,000): 0.63
6. Oregon
Elderly population: 16 percent
Average monthly healthcare premium: $465
State and local tax rates on average U.S. household: 9.22 percent
Average life expectancy of women: 81.8
Female homicides by men (per 100,000): 0.81
7. Vermont
Elderly population: 17 percent
Average monthly healthcare premium: $607
State and local tax rates on average U.S. household: 10.89 percent
Average life expectancy of women: 82.6
Female homicides by men (per 100,000): 1.58
8. North Dakota
Elderly population: 14.2 percent
Average monthly healthcare premium: $479
State and local tax rates on average U.S. household: 10.03 percent
Average life expectancy of women: 82.3
Female homicides by men (per 100,000): 0.57
9. Maine
Elderly population: 18.2 percent
Average monthly healthcare premium: $556
State and local tax rates on average U.S. household: 11.63 percent
Average life expectancy of women: 81.5
Female homicides by men (per 100,000): 1.47
10. Arizona
Elderly population: 15.9 percent
Average monthly healthcare premium: $453
State and local tax rates on average U.S. household: 9.60 percent
Average life expectancy of women: 82.1
Female homicides by men (per 100,0000): 1.38
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