A Texas baby boomer who retired at 60 and moved to Mexico says housing, food, and a good life are cheaper, but gas is more expensive

Geary Bartmess retired at age 60 and moved to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from Texas.

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Geary Bartmess, 75, moved to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from Houston and has lived there for 14 years.
Bartmess retired in Mexico in 2009 after a 35-year career as a lawyer in Texas.
He said the affordability is fine, but he’s staying there for the easy and calm lifestyle.

After 35 years as a lawyer, Geary Bartmess III felt exhausted and yearned for a relaxing retirement.

For Bartmess, that meant moving to

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