A recent study conducted by Bankrate.com concluded that the Yellowhammer State is the 24^th best state for retirees.

The study looked at categories of cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, weather, crime, cultural vitality, and well-being, and weighted their value based upon a survey Bankrate conducted last year.

Alabama scored 6^th and 7^th in the cost of living and weather categories respectively, but ranked 44^th, 47^th, and 38^th in the categories of crime, culture, and well-being.

South Dakota and Utah were ranked the best states to retire in and New Mexico and New York were ranked the worst.

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