About Best2Retire
Best2Retire is an independent information site for people planning where and how to retire. It is published by Abontu LLC.
What you will find here
- Find a state: compare all 50 states on taxes, healthcare, safety, cost of living and more, and filter by what matters to you.
- State rankings: the states ranked by overall retirement appeal, public safety, tax burden, cost of living, healthcare and quality of life.
- National parks: a searchable guide to 61 national parks, including accessibility, trails and pet policies.
- Guides: planning, Medicare and healthcare, Social Security, housing options and travel for retirees.
How the site works
- How we rank explains where the numbers come from and how the rankings are calculated.
- Site updates is a dated record of what has changed, including the November 2026 rebuild and fact-checks.
- Editorial policy explains how the content is produced, including that AI tools are used for some text and for most images, how we check facts, and how to report an error.
Advertising and independence
The site is supported by advertising (Google AdSense). Advertising does not change the rankings, which are calculated from the data described on the How we rank page. If we ever add affiliate links, they will be labelled.
Important
Best2Retire is for general information and is not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Please read the full disclaimer and confirm anything important with an official source or a qualified professional.
Contact
Questions, corrections or suggestions are welcome through the contact form.