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Tuscaloosa: top places to retire

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Thinking about retiring any time soon?  Well you might want to pack up and move to a southern college town.  That's according to a report released by the Washington Economics Group on the best places to retire.  It is all based on climate and affordability.  Tuscaloosa topped the list.  T'town scored the number four spot.

The report states, "Tuscaloosa offers a pleasant climate with mild winters and almost no snowfall. Residents of Tuscaloosa enjoy a relatively low cost of living and an adequate healthcare system. Recreational options in Tuscaloosa center on the University of Alabama athletic programs."

5. Atlanta, Georgia
4. Tuscaloosa, Alabama
3. Athens, Georgia
2. Memphis, Tennessee
1. Tallahassee, Florida