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美国养老最经济的十大城市(上)

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10 Cheapest Cities in the U.S. To Retire

美国养老最经济的十大城市

When it comes to retiring, most people want the same things.

当提到退休的时候,大部分人想要的东西都是一样的。

A peaceful, affordable, yet stimulating place that allows optimal enjoyment of the Golden Years.

一个宁静,经济能力可承受但又充满刺激的地方,能让你最好地享受黄金岁月。

It can be overwhelming when it comes to choosing a new city.

当选择一个新的城市时,你可能会应接不暇。

There are many factors to consider.

需要考虑很多的因素。

If you're a retiree (or a soon-to-be retiree) who's on a budget, then your main concern is probably affordability.

如果你是一名经济拮据的退休人员(或者临退休人员),那你主要担心的可能是你的经济负担能力。

But no one wants to sacrifice comfort or fun, either.

但是也没有人愿意牺牲舒适或者生活乐趣。

The good news is, you don't have to!

好消息是,你没必要那样!

There are plenty of places you can retire cheaply that boast plentiful entertainment,

有许多退休生活便宜的地方,而且娱乐性强,

charming neighborhoods, affordable property, temperate weather, and lots of other retirees.

拥有迷人的社区和经济适用房,气候温和,还有很多的其他的退休老人。

Read on to discover our picks for the 10 cheapest cities in the U.S. to retire.

阅读下去你会发现我们挑选的十个美国最经济的养老之地。

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1: Loveland, Colorado

1.科罗拉多州,洛夫兰

This mountainous Colorado town boasts the highest number of healthy retired residents out of all the cities on this list.

这座多山的科罗拉多州城镇是十大城市榜单中拥有健康退休居民最多的一个。

Loveland is a great choice for retirees who aren't after a super-hot and humid climate like you'd find in Florida.

洛夫兰是那些不喜欢像佛罗里达州那样炎热潮湿气候的退休人员的一个好选择。

This city is located within 1 hour of the Rocky Mountain National Park,

这座城市的所在位置离落基山国家公园不到1小时,

which means there's no shortage of outdoor activities like hiking, walking, and scenic drives.

这意味着你不缺类似远足,步行以及开车兜风赏景的户外活动。

As gorgeous as the surroundings are,

正如四周环境一样美妙,

the heart and soul of Loveland is definitely its artsy downtown which boasts multiple galleries,

洛夫兰的心脏和灵魂之地当然是它的艺术中心了,那儿有众多的美术馆,

theaters, hip music venues, and authentic antique shops.

剧院,时尚音乐场馆以及正宗的古董店。

Real estate prices might be a bit higher than other cities,

房价可能比其他城市高一点,

however Loveland's got the lowest annual tax rate of all the places on this list.

但洛芙兰是十大城市中每年税率最低的城市,

To counter-act the higher than average home price,

为了与高于平均水平的房价抗衡,

retirees can take advantage of the city's booming tourism by renting out an extra room on Airbnb.

退休者可以利用该城市繁荣的旅游业在爱彼迎(美国短租平台)上出租多余的房间。

2: St. George, Utah

2.犹他州,圣·乔治

This may not be the first state you'd think to retire in,

这也许不是你养老城市的首选,

but Utah actually offers a ton of great benefits for retirees on a budget.

但犹他州为那些经济不宽裕的退休老人提供了很多福利。

Utah is an affordable state with a temperate climate,

犹他州是一个人们经济负担得起的州,这里气候宜人,

reasonable cost of living, low crime rates, and tolerable tax rates.

生活成本合理,犯罪率低,税率可承受。

These are the main reasons retirees are flocking there. But why St. George in particular?

这些是退休人员聚集的主要原因。但是为什么圣·乔治特殊呢?

It's got the desirable small-town vibe with the convenience of big city amenities.

因为它有着令人向往的小镇氛围和大城市的生活便利设施。

Active retirees will especially love St. George.

在职退休人员会尤其喜欢圣·乔治。

It's got miles of paved walkways and endless desert landscape for hiking, biking, and 4-wheeling.

这里有绵延数英里的人行道和无尽的沙漠风光,适合远足,骑行和驱车观赏。

Additionally, it's just an hour from Zion National Park which is renowned for its scenic trails.

除此之外,这里距离有着闻名风景小道的锡安国家公园只有1小时路程。

Outdoor lovers rave about the annual 300 days of sunshine, very occasional rain, and excellent air quality.

户外爱好者对这里每年300天的日晒,偶尔的雨天以及绝佳的空气质量赞不绝口。

Lastly, Las Vegas is less 2 hours away if you're in need of a night on the town.

最后一点,如果你需要在镇上过夜,拉斯维加斯离这里2小时不到。

3: Palm Coast, Florida

3.佛罗里达州,棕榈海岸

Intended primarily as a retirement community when it was established in 1999,

1999年建棕榈海岸的主要目的是想创立一个退休社区。

Palm Coast is an Atlantic-facing northern city in Florida that retirees love.

它是一个退休人员喜爱的面向大西洋的罗佛里达北部城市。

In fact, over 26% of the population are retired.

实际上,棕榈海岸超过26%的人都是退休人员。

This is likely due to the affordable real estate and the reasonable cost of assisted living homes.

这很大可能要归功于当地可负担的房价和养老院的合理价钱。

With miles of coastline and beaches nearby,

这里还有绵延数英里的海岸线和沙滩,

the mild weather, and general pet-friendly attitude is something retirees highly value.

气候温和,退休人员尤为看重的是人们普遍对宠物很友好。

The proximity to the coast and miles of saltwater and fresh water canals creates a perfect location for retirees

邻近海岸,数英里的海水以及淡水运河,这些地方对于那些

who prefer to spend their days boating, fishing, and enjoying the ocean.

偏爱划船,钓鱼和享受大海的退休老人来说都是绝佳场所。

There are also eight of golf courses in the city (as well as dozens more nearby)

棕榈海岸有八个高尔夫球场(周边也有几十个),

and 400 miles of parklands, hiking, and biking trails.

400英里的公园、远足和自行车道。

Palm Coast is ideally located just minutes from other interesting Floridian cities like St. Augustine and Daytona Beach.

棕榈海岸地理位置优越,它距离其他好玩的佛罗里达城市,诸如圣奥古斯丁和代托纳海滩,只有几分钟路程。

4: Cape Coral, Florida

4.佛罗里达州,开普科勒尔

Another Floridian city on the list of cheapest places to retire may come as no surprise.

另一个佛罗里达城市上榜,也许没那么令人意外。

Over 20% of Cape Coral's population is enjoying retirement,

开普科勒尔超过20%的人口正享受退休生活,

which means newbies will feel very welcome when relocating to this west coast city.

这意味着初来这座西海岸城市安家的老人会感到自己非常受欢迎。

Cape Coral is known for its hundreds of miles of canals

开普科勒尔有着闻名的长达数百英里的运河,

which allows many residents to enjoy waterfront property and even have their boats literally parked in their backyard.

这让许多居民能享受海滨物业,甚至他们能让自己的船切切实实地停在后院。

Another major benefit for retirees in Cape Coral is the low median price of real estate

退休人员住在开普科勒尔的另一大益处是这里的房地产中位价低,

and lower than average cost of living.

生活成本也在平均水平之下。

It's one of the most affordable places to own property, but the cost is on the rise due to increasing demand.

开普科勒尔是买房最实惠的地方之一,但是由于需求不断增加,房价正在上涨。

Get in while you can!

趁你能买得起的时候赶紧买!

Golfing and fishing are two of the biggest pastimes for retirees.

高尔夫和钓鱼是这里退休老人的两个最大休闲项目。

There are ample opportunities for both activities around every turn.

每个地方都能让老人有足够的机会进行这两项活动。

5: Sun City, Arizona

5.亚利桑那州,太阳城

Re-settling in Arizona is a great way to hold onto precious retirement dollars.

迁徙到亚利桑那州定居是退休老人留住宝贵退休金的好方法。

The southwestern state is well-known as an affordable retirement hub.

这个西南部的州以可负担的养老中心而闻名。

Arizona doesn't tax Social Security income and property taxes are below the national average.

太阳城对社会保障收入不征税并且财产税低于全国平均水平。

Sun City is especially pleasant for retirees as it's one of the first active adult communities in the world.

太阳城对于退休老人来说尤其友善,因为它是世界上第一个活跃的成人社区。

The median home value is $174,250, making it affordable.

太阳城房产的中位价是174250美元,这使得成为可负担的城市。

Sun City offers retirees a way to enjoy all the great aspects of living in Arizona without chipping away at their savings.

太阳城让退休老人不用花很多钱就能享受住在亚利桑那州般的各方面福利待遇。

There's an abundance of activities including 7 recreational centers,

这里有丰富的活动,包括7个娱乐中心,

8 golf courses, 3 country clubs, and 2 bowling centers.

8个高尔夫球场,3个乡村俱乐部和两个保龄球中心。

Lastly, Sun City is just a few hours south of one of the biggest attractions in the U.S., the Grand Canyon National Park.

最后,太阳城距离美国最大的景点之一——大峡谷国家公园的南部也就几小时远。

Sun City is perfect for retirees who desire to live in Arizona, but can't stomach the price tag of Tucson or Phoenix.

但又无法承受图森市或菲尼克斯市开销的退休人员。

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