The 9 Best Places To Retire In The U.S.

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Orlando, Florida

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Melbourne, Florida

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Lakeland, Florida

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Rochester, New York

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Trenton, New Jersey

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Toledo, Ohio

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Sarasota, Florida

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Green Bay, Wisconsin

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