Where should you retire?

Allow me to answer this question with another question: "What factors should you consider in picking a place to retire?"

In looking around, I find the following factors are most instrumental to retirement location decisions:

1. Proximity to family and friends.
2. Climate.
3. Taxes.
4. Medical care.
5. Housing.
6. Transportation.
7. Culture and recreation.
8. Social interaction.
9. Elderly services.
10. Education/lifelong learning.
11. Personal interests and local support of them.
12. Safety.
13. Affordability
14. Job opportunities [New one] Many retirees are headed back to work.