Columbia Among Top Places to Retire

The much-anticipated Forbes' list of the nation's top 25 places to retire lists Columbia at #11.

In its citation for Columbia, the magazine said: "Below average cost of living, typical home price $141,000, favorable state tax climate, good weather. Cons: Poor economy, high crime rate."

"We reviewed data for hundreds of cities in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia. Besides the usual financial factors, we looked at weather, availability of doctors, serious crime rates and encouragement for an active retirement. To do this, we considered evaluations by Bicycling Magazine and volunteeringinamerica.org," the magazine said.

"More and more retirees are working, at least initially. So we also took into account both unemployment rates and rankings of job and economic growth compiled by the Milken Institute," the magazine added.

To see the entire Forbes' list, click here.