In its “2024 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.” list, the publication analyzed data from the Census Bureau, Labor Department, FBI and its own internal resources. Metropolitan areas were evaluated on six indexes: affordability, happiness, healthcare quality, retiree taxes, desirability and job market. Read more about the methodology here.
These 20 cities are the best for retirees, based on U.S. News’ analysis:
1. Harrisburg, Pa.
2. Reading, Pa.
3. Lancaster, Pa.
4. Scranton, Pa.
5. Allentown, Pa.
6. New York City
7. York, Pa.
8. Daytona Beach, Fla.
9. Youngstown, Ohio
10. Pittsburgh
11. Ann Arbor, Mich.
12. Tampa, Fla.
13. Philadelphia
14. Fort Wayne, Ind.
15. Manchester, N.H.
16. Green Bay, Wis.
17. Winston-Salem, N.C.
18. Sarasota, Fla.
19. Toledo, Ohio
20. Trenton, N.J.
View the full ranking of 150 cities here.
