Best places to retire in United States

For retirees, Seattle ranks highest in United States (retire score 56/100), balancing affordability, a mild climate and safety. The most affordable option is Miami. Our retire score = 40% cost + 30% climate + 30% safety.
Top retirement cities in United States (retire score)
56Seattle56San Diego52Los Angeles51Boston51Miami50San Francisco50Las Vegas50Portland49Honolulu49Salem48Sacramento47Atlanta

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?

Seattle ranks highest in our retirement score (56/100), balancing affordability, mild climate and safety.

Is United States a good place to retire?

United States's best retirement city scores 56/100; the most affordable is Miami (cost 20/100). 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?

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

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