10 WORST Cities to Retire in the United States

For anyone considering moving to another city when they retire, this video will show you 10 cities that you probably want to avoid due to crime, cost, and/or bad healthcare. Importantly choosing where to retire is an entirely personal decision involving many different variables, but choosing which cities to avoid almost everyone can agree on if they have the right information!

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[olgageorgsen]

I’m 54 and my wife 50 we are both retired with over $3 million in net worth and no debts. Currently living smart and frugal with our money. No longer putting blames on FED for our misfortunes. Saving and investing lifestyle in the stock market made it possible for us this early, even till now we earn weekly.

[cloudyblaze]

The average retiree, I believe, should have been able to have enough to last the rest of his days. I t just depends on choices during your working days, just as I came to realize later. Surprising how I still netted more $2m. by retirement. And this is while living in New York!

[ClementRusso]

The market and dollar crash and high inflation are stressing me about retirement. Despite the challenges, I know investing is a long-term game, so I'm staying focused on the future.

[indica]

I’m closing in on retirement and love to move from Minnesota to a warmer climate, but prices on homes are ridiculous and mortgage prices skyrocketing on a roll, do I invest in stocks or gold? cant leave all my funds in bank now, or should I go ahead to buy a home anyways?

[mrallan]

A good rule of thumb is avoid any city where The First 48 have ever filmed in.

[discoverglobeliving]

Every city has areas with high crime rates and areas with low crime rates. I grew up in Queens, NYC, and used to commute on the subways. I never felt unsafe.

[texasboy]

We moved to Camden NJ into a nice apartment. We love the gun shots at night. The constant police and ambulance sirens also add to the ambience.

[alexsteven.m]

I retired at 56 now 69, and it was the best decision I ever made. I have no debt. own my house cars always pay cash, no credit card debt, and considering the current rollercoaster nature of the stock market, I decided to stay on the sideline for awhile, now I'm worried with the numerous bank failures as of late, am I better off reinvesting my savings in the stock market or do i wait?

[YudronWangmo]

There were only eight cities mentioned in this video: Memphis, TN, St. Louis, MO, Oakland, CA, Honolulu, HI, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, Anchorage, AK, Indianapolis, IN. After that complaint, I will say that I, indeed, sold my house in Oakland at age 63 and am using the $ to build in a less expensive area 2 hrs away in the California countryside. I am building my reputation as a house/pet sitter so that I can have low vacations in the Bay Area from time to time, and visit the few old friends who remain.

[livingontheedge]

Jeff, I was becoming concerned as the video was nearing it's end, then you assuaged my concern and reenforced my faith in your quality presentations when, at last, you mentioned Anchorage AK. I lived in Anchorage for 40 years, until 2016. One thing that is not reported (at least not reliably IMO) on is the quality of care provided by medical practioners. I can state by experience that the quality of medical care in AK is poor, many people often travel to Seattle for care as a result. Cost of living and crime is high on the list also.

[Savannah-edrv]

I live near Detroit Michigan and I was pleasantly surprised to hear that Detroit was not on your list! I would never move back there because I grew up there as a child, but it's good to know that there are other cities that are worse than my hometown! LOL

[tombirkland]

I can confirm that Anchorage is a challenging place for health care. I grew up there, and while the hospitals have gotten a lot better since the 1970s, when I lived there, for many specialties, you need to go to Seattle to see a proper doctor. But for folks in good health, it's a great place.

[BLaw]

In my opinion no large city is a good place to retire.

[jillshaw]

As usual, another informative and interesting video!

[jerryrichardson]

I plan to travel around the country after I retire. I won't be traveling to the Gulf states, excepting Texas, where I was born and live.

[kevinfestner]

Phew, that was close. I thought Las Vegas would have made some list, here.

[tristan]

Bad health care is when you live more than 15 minutes away from a good stroke care facility, and more than 30-60 minutes away from your cardiologist or oncologist. Time is brain for stroke care, minutes make the difference between full recovery and you never really being you again. And don't underestimate how annoying it's going to be to travel for hours each way 3 times a week for chemo.

[janetd]

I’ve spent most of my life in towns of less than 30, 000. We have decided to stay here in retirement because we have friends, a couple family members, a church, a good hospital, plenty of doctors, etc. The doctor issue is now a problem, though. My doctor of 40 years retired. The younger doctor treats me like an old lady waiting to die (I’m still in my 60s). I actually rarely get to see the doctor, as most places pass the people on Medicare, Medicaid, or simply uninsured to a nurse practitioner. The clinic also looks down on the nurse practitioners as barely qualified, treated them poorly, and they all quit. I’m currently seeing an arrogant, rude doc until they can pass me on to a newly hired APRN. I’m supposed to be grateful he’s seeing me as a “temporary” provider until they hire these new people. We have friends that moved to Arizona, and they said they cannot see a doctor there - only PAs and APRNs. Some places will state “we’re not taking new Medicare patients at this time”. My eye doctor will see me, but “doesn’t accept Medicare assignments”. This is one part of retirement I do not like.

[fmcanene]

You're videos are hysterical! Loved the guitar strumming after your comments and the dropped ice cream! Ha! Ha! Too funny!

[MILGEO]

But I think all in all some people just love certain cities. Like Geoff loves NYC for the subways and overall excitement! 😊