Overview
- The top five cities are Orlando, Scottsdale, Minneapolis, Miami and Tampa, with three Florida locations in the group.
- Florida’s high placements are linked to the state’s lack of income, estate and inheritance taxes, which reduce retiree costs.
- The rankings evaluate affordability, activities, quality of life and health care using data from sources including the Census, BLS and CDC.
- Atlanta ranks No. 6 overall, scoring No. 4 for activities but lower in health care (56), affordability (66) and quality of life (104).
- The report is intended as a planning tool for retirees, highlighting lifestyle fit and opportunities for part-time work, and notes Scottsdale’s notably large 65-plus population share.