Best Places to Retire in the U.S.

Whether it reflects the warmer weather, quality healthcare or a low tax burden, Florida ranks number one as a retirement paradise on WalletHub's 2024 survey.

A senior couple walks on the beach arm-in-arm.
(Image credit: Getty Images)

Florida, Colorado and Virginia top the list of the best places to retire in the U.S. in 2024, according to a new survey from WalletHub. The study compared the 50 states across 46 key indicators, from tax rates and the cost of living to access to quality medical care and fun activities. 

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. 

Subscribe to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

Be a smarter, better informed investor.

Save up to 74%
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hwgJ7osrMtUWhk5koeVme7-200-80.png

Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free E-Newsletters

Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and more - straight to your e-mail.

Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice - straight to your e-mail.

Sign up
Swipe to scroll horizontally
RankStateTotal Score*AffordabilityQuality of LifeHealthcare
1Florida624129
2Colorado6114273
3Virginia61111311
4Delaware6033422
5Wyoming597737
6Idaho5892424
7New Hampshire582885
8Minnesota583941
9Montana57211216
10Pennsylvania563528

To continue reading this article
please register for free

This is different from signing in to your print subscription


Why am I seeing this? Find out more here

Kathryn Pomroy
Contributor

For the past 18+ years, Kathryn has highlighted the humanity in personal finance by shaping stories that identify the opportunities and obstacles in managing a person's finances. All the same, she’ll jump on other equally important topics if needed. Kathryn graduated with a degree in Journalism and lives in Duluth, Minnesota. She joined Kiplinger in 2023 as a contributor.