The Best And Worst States For Military Retirees

#5 South Carolina

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South Carolina’s ‘quality of life’ ranking bumped the state into the number five spot for best states for military retirees. The southern state boasts 187 miles of coastline and lush landscape. The humid, subtropical climate will have you feeling like you’re on a permanent vacation. The winters are also very mild here.

WalletHub rated South Carolina number fifteen for economic ranking. The major industries in the state include farming, manufacturing, and hospitality-tourism. For military retirees looking to further their education, South Carolina is a great place to be, with over a dozen higher education institutions.

Those were the top five states, now let’s see which states were ranked last!