Best Places to Retire in America
Stacker compiled a list of the 50 best places to retire in the U.S., using 2024 Niche data, including factors such as weather and health care.
For many, retirement is the reward for decades of working and raising a family. However, several Americans fear they might not have enough money set aside to enjoy their golden years.
A July 2025 analysis conducted by financial advisors Asset Preservation Wealth and Tax found that
51% of Americans who have reached retirement age have decided to continue working indefinitely. Similarly, in a July 2025 F&G Annuities & Life survey,
23% of workers over 50 reported planning to delay retirement, primarily due to financial concerns.
Considering the skyrocketing cost of living nationwide, these fears may not be entirely unfounded. America moved up by one spot in the 2025 Global Retirement Index, compiled annually by financial institution Natixis, but still comes in at #21, far behind frontrunners like Norway and Ireland.
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