Best & Worst Places to Retire (2026)
Florida cities dominated the top of WalletHub’s 2026 retirement ranking, while California claimed six of the 10 worst spots.
- On August 31, 2026, WalletHub released its 'Best & Worst Places to Retire ' report, naming Orlando, Florida, the top city for retirees with a score of 63.38 out of 100, followed by Miami and Tampa.
- Analysts evaluated 182 U.S. cities across 45 metrics covering affordability, activities, quality of life, and health care. Only 21% of American workers feel very confident about their retirement finances, despite 61% expecting to have enough money.
- Florida cities dominated the rankings, claiming nine of the top 40 spots. Orlando benefited from tax advantages, high-quality health care, and recreational opportunities, while Miami and Tampa also utilized tax-friendly policies to secure high rankings.
- Stockton, California, finished last at 182nd with a score of 35.19, ranking worst nationally for retiree activities. California overall claimed six of the ten lowest-scoring cities in the study.
- WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said "the best cities for retired people are those that minimize taxes and expenses, as well as have good opportunities for retirees to continue paid work." Financial capability specialist Jonathon Ferguson warned that "money is just a tool to help people live the lives that bring them joy.
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Best Places To Retire In 2026: Orlando Tops List, Stockton Finishes Dead Last
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Best & Worst Places to Retire (2026)
After putting in decades of hard work, we naturally expect to have financial security in our golden years. But not all Americans can look forward to a relaxing retirement. Around61%of workers are somewhat confident that they will have enough money…
Best & Worst Places to Retire in 2026
After putting in decades of hard work, we naturally expect to have financial security in our golden years. But not all Americans can look forward to a relaxing retirement. Around 61% of workers are somewhat confident that they will have enough money to retire comfortably, but only 21% are very confident. As a result, many workers expect to delay retirement, with the median expected retirement age holding at 65, while nearly three-quarters expect…
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