‘I’m 73 and fed up with California and want a gun-friendly, affordable city with good weather — so where should I retire?’ MarketWatch 2/27/2021 Dear Catey, I’m 73 and looking for a location outside of California (I’ve had enough of living there). What I would like is a gun-friendly environment with moderate temperatures and a lot of trees, which may mean a somewhat higher elevation. Need a low cost of living, as my primary source of income is Social Security. Sincerely, Dear J.R., You’re not alone in wanting to flee California in retirement — and for you, the costs make it hard to live anywhere in California on your Social Security checks alone. Though you’ll be hard-pressed to find a state with weather as good as it is in many parts of the Golden State. Embed