That Colorado is a great place to work and play isn’t news. On the contrary. The state’s fast-paced growth over the past two decades is evidence that the state is a desirable place to call home. But that Colorado is considered a good place to retire to is a bit surprising because of the high cost of living, relative to most states in the West. Haven Life, an online life insurance agency, put together a ranking of the best states for an early retirement using three categories: well-being, cost of living and health care. Colorado was 10th on the list. Related Articles Senior citizen wave coming to Colorado’s Garfield County as Baby Boomers enter golden years Ask Amy: Grandparents pour on the pressure for a visit Ask Amy: Addicted daughter is a burden to parents Improving investor behavior: The prosperity mindset What do you do with 1,500 washing machines?