Best places to retire in United States

For retirees, Honolulu ranks highest in United States (retire score 68/100), balancing affordability, a mild climate and safety. The most affordable option is Las Vegas. Our retire score = 40% cost + 30% climate + 30% safety.
Top retirement cities in United States (retire score)
68Honolulu68Salem68Las Vegas68Portland66Sacramento66Providence66Hartford65Atlanta65Tallahassee65Jackson65Columbia64Denver

Top retirement cities in United States

Retire score weights affordability, climate comfort and disaster+crime safety. It does not include healthcare quality or retirement-visa rules — verify those separately.

FAQ

Where is the best place to retire in United States?

Honolulu ranks highest in our retirement score (68/100), balancing affordability, mild climate and safety.

Is United States a good place to retire?

United States's best retirement city scores 68/100; the most affordable is Las Vegas (cost 55/100). We weigh cost, climate and natural-disaster + crime safety — not healthcare or visas, which you should check separately.

What's the cheapest place to retire in United States?

Las Vegas has the lowest cost of living in United States in our data.

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