Michigan Ranks 36th on Best States to Retire List

Michigan may not be the best state to retire in, according to Bankrate.com

The website, in an artilcle "Best Places To Retire: How Your State Ranks," lists Michigan at number 36, tied with Massachusetts.

People have distinct ideas about the best places to retire. For many, it's about proximity to beaches, lakes, golf courses or grandchildren.

Bankrate took a more pragmatic approach to come up with its latest, more robust, list of best and worst states for retirement. We looked at practical considerations concerning health, safety and costs. We gathered state statistics on cost of living, crime rates, tax rates, access to medical care and average annual temperatures.