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Maine: The way retired life should be?

A Feb. 20 Mainebiz article explores the pros and cons of retiring to Maine, and how the state is becoming increasingly attractive to people from other parts of the country. While Maine offers unparalleled beauty and a high standard of living, the cost of living is high and so are personal taxes. 

Are you planning to live in Maine after retirement?
Yes, I plan to live here year-round (43%, 151 VOTES)
Yes, but with plans to spend part of the year somewhere else (35%, 122 VOTES)
No, it's too expensive (13%, 44 VOTES)
No, I plan to retire to another location (9%, 31 VOTES)
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Sponsored by: GoNetspeed, a fiber internet provider

Maine: The way retired life should be?

A Feb. 20 Mainebiz article explores the pros and cons of retiring to Maine, and how the state is becoming increasingly attractive to people from other parts of the country. While Maine offers unparalleled beauty and a high standard of living, the cost of living is high and so are personal taxes. 

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6 Comments

  • February 22, 2023

    Portland property taxes may drive me out of the area

  • February 22, 2023

    Dang right bub! Mother and I would not miss mud season, or skeeter season, or roof raking for any other state!

  • February 21, 2023

    Wouldn't be anywhere else but Maine. Nature, beauty, abundant good food, vibrant arts scene and wonderful people! Cost/benefit = worth-it

  • February 21, 2023

    No. We will move to a warmer climate that doesn't cost as much and has more freedoms.

  • February 21, 2023

    We spend our summers (2-3 months) in Prince Edward Island, Canada and the rest of the year in Maine - and we have no plans to change this after retirement. It's reverse snowbird, but we love it.