South Florida cities among best places to retire in US, report says
Key Points:
- South Florida cities dominate WalletHub's list of best U.S. retirement destinations, with Orlando, Miami, and Tampa ranking first, second, and third respectively.
- Fort Lauderdale also ranks highly, placing eighth overall based on factors such as affordability, activities, quality of life, and health care.
- Miami's strong ranking is attributed to its wide range of activities popular with retirees, including volunteer opportunities, art galleries, fishing facilities, museums, and senior centers.
- WalletHub evaluated 182 cities nationwide using multiple metrics to determine the best places to retire, highlighting Florida's appeal for retirees.
- Other top retirement cities include Scottsdale, AZ; Casper, WY; Atlanta, GA; Minneapolis, MN; Charleston, SC; and Pittsburgh, PA.