(KNUE-FM) Most people in Texas have dreams of one day not having to work and be able to relax and retire. 

There are so many beautiful places in Texas, but some of those towns that have always been labeled as some of the best to retire are now being called too expensive to retire. 

What Texas towns are getting too spendy for those ready to retire, let’s investigate. 

Why Should You Avoid These Texas Towns for Retirement? 

When you’re retired the last thing you want is to feel broke because your expenses are too high.  

Recently, GoBankingRates identified a few Texas towns that might not be as great as they seem. 

Some of the factors to decide these towns might not be the best for retirement include the amount of investor activity, looking at infrastructure challenges, and environmental issues. 


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Let’s Look at Which Texas Towns We Should Avoid During Retirement? 

You might be shocked by some of the towns mentioned but here is a look at the towns in Texas you might want to avoid as they are getting expensive. 

 

Texas Towns Too Expensive for Retirement Lately

These Texas towns have been named some of the best for retirement but lately they have gotten too expensive for some ready to retire.

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You Need to Make Yourself Happy  

You have worked so hard for so long to finally retire, you need to find a place that makes you happy.  

Life is short, the last thing you want is to have regrets at the end of your life. 

If you have one place that you want to retire to, make it happen, don’t let other people sway your decision.  

Cheers to a joy filled retirement! 

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Go Banking Rates analyzed 2025 financial data to determine how much is necessary to retire across the nation, factoring in groceries, housing, transportation, healthcare costs, and more. Plus, what an additional $1 million in savings would look like, along with a financial comparison to New Jersey. States are listed from least savings to most.

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