These are the best cities for retirees in 2025, according to data

The Brief

Retirement is something most Americans look forward to when they decide to leave the workforce to embark on a new chapter in life.

While finances can play a significant role for retirees, another consideration for them is finding a place to call home that offers them the comfort and affordability to accommodate their new life of leisure.

WalletHub released a new study of the best cities for retirees by comparing 182 U.S. cities using multiple data points including cost of living and retired taxpayer-friendliness.

Top 10 cities for retirement

Why you should care:

WalletHub ranked the best cities for retirees using four key metrics: affordability, activities, quality of life and health care. Each city was graded on a 100-point scale with a score of 100 representing the be