Top Retirement Destinations: Ranking the Best and Worst Cities

When it comes to retirement, finding the best places to settle down can be a dream come true. WalletHub conducted a study analyzing 182 American cities based on five key factors: cost of living, safety, healthcare quality, quality of life, and ways to spend leisure time. With the average retirement age in the US now at 66, up from 60 in 1995. WalletHub discovered the top cities where retirees can make their money go further and maintain an enjoyable lifestyle. Interestingly, the list of the best and the worst cities for retirement is dominated by two sunny states. Without further ado, here are the top 10 best and worst places to retire, along with their overall scores:

Best Cities for Retirement

  1. Tampa, Florida, 59.93
  2. Scottsdale, Arizona, 59.87
  3. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 58.17
  4. Orlando, Florida, 58.09
  5. Miami, 57.47
  6. Casper, Wyoming, 57.22
  7. Denver, Colorado, 56.99
  8. Cincinnati, Ohio, 56.29
  9. Charleston, South Carolina, 55.93
  10. Atlanta, Georgia, 55.85

Worst Cities for Retirement

  1. Baltimore, Maryland, 40.43
  2. Vancouver, Washington, 39.79
  3. Rancho Cucamonga, California, 39.15
  4. Wichita, Kansas, 39.14
  5. Bridgeport, Connecticut, 39.09
  6. Detroit, Michigan, 38.55
  7. San Bernardino, California, 38.29
  8. Bakersfield, California, 37.90
  9. Newark, New Jersey, 37.68
  10. Stockton, California, 35.33

See how other cities fared here. (Consider these small towns, too.)

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