10 Best Places to Retire in the United States 2024

10 Best Places to Retire in the United States 2024.

Regardless of the reason for moving in retirement — living closer to family, cheaper cost of living, downsizing, better healthcare or just wanting a different view out of the kitchen window, being informed before you change your address is a smart move.

The results may surprise you.

First, only one of the top 10 is in the Sunbelt. Florida, for example, dropped from previous years because of lower scores for happiness and desirability. Instead of warm beaches, the list reflected preferences for cultural and nature-related activities that active retirees might enjoy.

Second, many of the choices are in the Rust Belt—cities that were once hubs of industrial manufacturing and growth. Toward the end of the 20th century, however, their plants closed and the towns fell on hard times. In this century, these cities reinvented themselves and now offer numerous attractions and benefits as well as affordable housing.

Third, just two of the top 10 are big metropolitan areas. The rest are smaller cities, though many are within a short drive of major urban centers.

But perhaps the biggest surprise is that seven of the 10 top picks are in one state. Guess the state in the comments below.

The selections were based on “the details people consider most carefully,” U.S. News said. It compared the 150 most populous urban areas of the country. The resulting preferences are based on a survey of people age 45 and older, weighed against objective data such as affordability, taxes, the local job market, and access to quality health care.

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[EmiliaSmith-hv]

I’m seriously considering relocating for retirement, but choosing the right place is overwhelming. With inflation and rising living costs, I feel like I need to focus on states that balance affordability and quality of life

[VivekLuna]

I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.

[karenhitchens]

How can nyc make it in the list? That’s insane!

[DiscoverGlobalLiving]

Great to know about the insights. Thanks.

[ashlynn]

While these maybe great cities retirees don’t want snow which most of these have

[sknqdki]

I concur, the narrator is too mechanical, he keeps saying "news).

[rruss]

I would like to retire in Pittsburgh because of the cost of living, universities, jazz, and sports.

[Amerst]

What ever happened to retiring in the countryside & talking stories on the front porch? Oh, wait. They want to cram us all into their 15 min cities. That’s right.

[julespeace]

What happened to Washington State or Oregon? Sheesh, a 15 minute video is not long enough.

[johncobb]

Uh-oh. The downside of AI narration is raising its ugly head. How many times do we have to hear “according to U. S. . . . . NEWS . . .” ???

If that glitch can be fixed, this narration and others like it will be basically fine, if somewhat impersonal sounding.