Retirees Trade Florida for SC, Tennessee, and Texas as Net Gain Shrinks
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Florida posted a modest net gain of 815 retirees in 2025, while South Carolina led with 5,427 net retirements, followed by Tennessee (3,191) and Texas (5,156). The shift reflects retirees chasing tax breaks, lower costs, and milder climates, though each state has tradeoffs: SC bears frequent disasters, Tennessee has no income tax, and Texas faces high property taxes and heat. Data come from HireAHelper’s Retirement Map and corroborating sources like Realtor.com and Tax Foundation.
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