Manchester Township, New Jersey

The state of New Jersey has a city on its sleeve — Manchester Township. The population of this city is just 44,000, but the cost of living is above the national average by 4%. The advantages of choosing this city for your retirement are: per capita of doctors is high in number, and the degree of serious crimes is low. Also, good air quality might be an essential factor why Milken Institute gave it a good rank for best cities for successful aging. Social Security earners do not have a state income tax. However, the disadvantages for many are that the median home price is $180,000, state estate/inheritance tax, and the income tax rate at the top margin of 8.97%.

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