What Is Your Ideal Retirement State?

Your ideal retirement state is Florida. Florida has a high population, but not the highest and lives by the motto, In God We Trust. The state flower is the orange blossom, their gemstone is the moonstone, and one of the state animals is the Panther. You will enjoy plenty of fruit and fun activities, but beware of the giant palmetto bugs.

Your ideal retirement state is Hawaii. Hawaii offers a lot of options when it comes to population density, because there are eight islands to choose from. They live by the motto, Ua Mau ke Ea o ka Aina i ka Pono, which means the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness. The state flower is the hibiscus, their gemstone is black coral, and one state animal is the whale. You will enjoy an artistic and non-discriminating culture and plenty of coffee, though you will encounter tourists, so be ready to answer some questions.

Your ideal retirement state is California. California has a very high population, and they live by the motto, Eureka, meaning I have found it! The state flower is the poppy, their gemstone is the blue diamond, and the state animal is the grizzly bear. You will enjoy a vibrant culture with a romantic atmosphere, but you will have crowds to contend with.

Your ideal retirement state is Arizona! Arizona has a moderately high population and lives by the motto, God enriches. The state flower is the cactus blossom, their gemstone is turquoise, and one of their state animals is a tree frog. You will encounter some crowds, but you will enjoy the view if you love to hike, and the warm weather is great for your health.

Your ideal retirement state is Alaska! Alaska has a low population, and they live by the motto, north to the future! Often called the last frontier, Alaska's state flower is the forget me not, their gemstone is jade, and the state animal is the moose. You will enjoy a beautiful atmosphere and a remote lifestyle, though you may encounter some extreme weather conditions.