Best Cities · Retirees
Mild weather, low cost of living, low crime, and walkable neighborhoods — for a comfortable retirement.
25% climate, 25% affordability, 20% safety, 20% walkability, 10% environment.
Ranked by UrbRank Score with weights tuned for retirees.
Showing the top 25. See the full rankings page for more, or narrow to a specific state below.
State-specific rankings for every US state with scored cities.
Retirees typically prioritize mild climate (easy on the body, more outdoor time), affordability (fixed income goes further), safety, and walkability (less reliance on driving). UrbRank weights those four most heavily when ranking the best retirement cities.
Not directly. The affordability dimension reflects overall cost of living (housing, groceries, utilities, healthcare, transportation) rather than state income tax. Most retirees should also factor in state tax treatment of Social Security and pensions separately.