In a report released Sept. 5, WalletHub determined the best and worst cities to retire. The site compared 182 cities across four key dimensions: affordability, activities, quality of life and healthcare. Those dimensions were evaluated using 45 metrics, including adjusted cost of living, life expectancy and older-adult-friendly labor market.
Here are the 10 best cities to retire:
1. Tampa, Fla.
2. Scottsdale, Ariz.
3. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
4. Orlando, Fla.
5. Miami
6. Casper, Wyo.
7. Denver
8. Cincinnati
9. Charleston, S.C.
10. Atlanta
Here are the 10 worst cities to retire:
1. Stockton, Calif.
2. Newark, N.J.
3. Bakersfield, Calif.
4. San Bernardino, Calif.
5. Detroit
6. Bridgeport, Conn.
7. Wichita, Kan.
8. Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
9. Vancouver, Wash.
10. Baltimore
