SLO County is one of the 10 best places to retire in California, site says

San Luis Obispo County is one of the 10 best places to retire in California, according to a study by financial advice website SmartAsset.

SLO County ranked fourth on the top 10 list, behind Marin, Nevada and Tuolumne counties.

SmartAsset ranked counties based on access to medical care, tax burden and opportunities for recreation, according to a news release.

SLO County’s population is 20% seniors, with 0.18 retirement centers per 1,000 people, according to SmartAsset

The county also had a significant number of medical centers, with 1.94 per 1,000 people, the release said.

SLO County had a tax burden of 16%, which includes state and local income and sales taxes, according to the release. Four other counties — Marin, Nevada, Ventura, Amador and Orange counties — also had a 16% tax burden.

Here’s a list of SmartAsset’s top 10 counties to retire in California:

1. Marin County
2. Nevada County
3. Tuolumne County
4. San Luis Obispo County
5. Shasta County
6. Placer County
7. Ventura County
8. Amador County
9. Siskiyou County
10. Orange County

This story was originally published July 23, 2023 at 5:00 AM.

Stephanie Zappelli

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