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Since we are looking at it for retirement, we need a lower cost of living and also want something that is sunny most of the year. Spokane basks in about 260 days of sunshine a year. Want to get out and soak up that vitamin D? The Spokane area has 76 lakes and five ski resorts, plus plenty of golf courses and wineries.
The city has urban appeal too, with a downtown that's become a destination for retirees looking to trade high maintenance homes for condos that are walking distance from restaurants, art galleries, and theaters.
I want the west coast because of sports. I hate even now not making it to the end of a game and am jealous of games starting at 5:30pm versus 8:30pm for us.
I would also suggest Bend, OR. Probably even more sunshine and definitely more to it than Spokane imo. Cost of living may be a bit higher though.