Baby boomers look for retirement locations that have low taxes and housing costs, the climate is good and the health care is readily available.

A survey, conducted for the Consumer Federation of the Southeast by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, also found that imminent retirees also look for areas with diverse recreational activities, supportive senior services, arts and cultural opportunities, proximity to the beach and the availability of life-long learning educational experiences.

According to the survey, most boomers are open to moving across state lines to find the assets they are looking for, including a mid-size town that welcomes a diverse population.

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