For folks who want to be like John Mellencamp and “live in a small town / probably die in a small town,” where should they head when retirement comes knocking?

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It might be Cedar Key, Fla.; Dillsboro, N.C.; or closer to the Bay Area, a little city (not town) called Paso Robles. That’s according to a new guide from Travel + Leisure, “Discover the Best Small Towns in America for Retirees,” which is based on data like cost of living, crime, healthcare availability and senior housing.

“There’s something about small towns that inspires nostalgia and the feeling that traditions are still thriving,” writes Patricia Doherty. “Many retirees look for that type of atmosphere, whether it recalls their own history or a long-imagined ideal place to settle down. There are also practica

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