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- fulltimedanielExplorerWhen I am asked the question about why I have South Dakota plates I tell people that to my mind what they should look for is the state with the LOWEST AUTO INSURANCE rates.
Florida is listed as the 8th most expensive state for Auto insurance
Nevada is number 28 most expensive state out of the 50 states
Texas is number 13 among the 50 states.
South Dakota is number 32 and they have the advantage of very low vehicle registration rates.
To my mind as being retired, since I control the flow of my "income" taxes are the least of my concern when picking a state.
State sales taxes are not high on my list of concerns either since I full time and buy stuff everywhere.
South Dakota also has what has got to be the easiest domicile and drivers licensing scheme of any state.
To my mind South Dakota fits the bill the best.
Dont get hung up on the tax issue. For most retirees it's not the main concern. - garyemunsonExplorer III retired here from Florida. Like the climate with the 4 seasons and the low humidity. If it snows, I just don't go to work that day...Oh, wait, I don't work anymore! No bugs! Pets rarely get fleas. Lots of sunshine. Housing is expensive but as long as you can afford it, it's like money in the bank. Excellent medical services. Recreational opportunities are unmatched. No state income tax! Fruits and veggies are top shelf as they come 'over the hill' from Sacramento. Eating out is cheap (once you learn where to go!). Utilities are below average in costs. Reno area traffic is tolerable (and avoidable). Earthquake potential but no hurricanes or significant tornadoes. Storms will only worsen in most parts of the country. The Sierra front shields Reno area from bad weather. Emission testing is dependant on what town you are in. Only the Vegas and Reno metropolitan areas have it. Being mechanically inclined, that's never been an issue for me, I make sure my stuff runs right.
- rockhillmanorExplorerX2. No real benefit in that state.
Also make sure the state you pick does NOT have 'emission testing' for vehicles or you will be schlepping back and forth to get tested to get your plates renewed for both the car and RV.
I left my domicile in the state I used to live in, bad move on my part. Because I did that I had to go back for emissions for several years. It was a real pina. :( - dons2346ExplorerExpensive
- Captain_HappyExplorerYou'd be better off with Texas, or Florida, everything in Nevada is higher.
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