20 Of The Worst States For Retirement In The US

18. Maine--long, cold winter

While Maine is a popular state with good health care and a booming housing market, it also has one of the least reliable electric grids in the country. Broadband is easily available, but few people have access to affordable plans. Taxes and the cost of living are also relatively high. Maine has a wet continental climate, with warm and sometimes wet summers and long, cold, snowy winters. Winters are particularly harsh in northern and western Maine, while coastal areas are slightly affected by the Atlantic ocean, resulting in mild winters and cool summers compared to inland areas.

In January 2009, the state's Big Black River set a new record low of -50°F (-46°C), tying the New England record.