A boomer moved from California to Colombia after overcoming a rare disease. The cost of living is much cheaper, and life is more peaceful.

• Andy Wiesmann moved from California to Mexico to Colombia in search of a cheaper cost of living.
• He couldn't afford housing in California after developing a rare autoimmune disorder.
• He said Colombia has perfect weather, much lower costs, and a friendlier ambiance.

Andy Wiesmann, 62, settled in Medellín, Colombia, after spending much of his life in California's Inland Empire. His reason for moving: He couldn't afford anything in the Golden State anymore.