For many here in America, 2024 has been a rough year to say the least. Everything is SO expensive. Some would say one of the positives about living in the Garden State is that we’re already used to everything being ridiculously overpriced, so it feels like you’re constantly hearing about people trying to escape this place.

Apparently you should put these plans on hold.

I never would have believed this to be true, but if you’re planning on moving Mom and Dad out of New Jersey for their retirement, you might want to think again.

NJ named one of the best states for retirement

When it comes to the question of whether or not to retire here in New Jersey, most people are usually advised to move away and settle somewhere less expensive.

Understandable, right?

When you’re on a fixed income, you need to stretch every dollar as far as possible, and that’s certainly not easy these days.

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According to the folks at VoiceNation, a recent analysis has found that New Jersey has now become one of the best states to retire in, based on new data. Florida is still number one. That’s not really surprising. New Jersey nearing the top of the list? Well, THAT is crazy.

On a scale of “0” being the worst to “100” being the best, New Jersey ranks 10th on the list.

The data found in New Jersey (worst = 0-100 = best):

Rank: 10
Cost of living score: 56.2
Retirement and life score: 68.8
Health & Care Score: 69.4
Retirement Search and Sentiment Score: 35.1
Weather result: 40
Best state for retirement: 62

If 100 points is the best rating, we didn’t do so well in the weather category. We must remember that the Garden State is actually in the Northeast. Yes, it does get cold here sometimes. What can you do? Otherwise, we did pretty well, right?

Check out the full list HERE and let us know if you’re as shocked by the results as we are.

If you plan to settle permanently here in New Jersey, this may help you narrow it down: