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Originally Posted by Bearcat
A little surprised by Vegas, too.... why is your wife against it?
I've only stayed off the strip once, which definitely helps with any thoughts that Vegas is entirely contained inside a few blocks of hotels and casinos. Granted, their concert/hockey arena and now the Raiders' Roomba are at the end of strip as well, and even the airport is right there.
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Her nominal reason is that it's too hot, but I think she also dislikes the reputation of the city. She's only been there once and we stayed on the Strip, and she's really not into the casino scene at all. But I think big chunks of Vegas have nothing to do with the casino scene, so that shouldn't be particularly relevant to a long-term living decision.
At some point I'll give her a powerpoint presentation or something, and we'll see if I can broaden her thinking. However, I'm not a fan of intense sun and 100+ degree days, so I'm not sure how hard I'd push for it despite the scoring.
I think the big lesson here is that a state with a lower tax structure can really impact your retirement lifestyle if the housing is also affordable. Nevada, Alaska, and Florida really jump out as being friendly. South Dakota and (surprisingly) Washington are also pretty good.