The best places to retire in 2018

Find your spot

Retirees have a unique opportunity to move to a place that costs less and provides a high quality of life. The challenge is finding a place that meets all of your criteria for a retirement spot. A new U.S. News analysis compared the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the United States as potential retirement locations. The study included data about housing affordability, desirability, happiness, taxes, the job market and access to top-quality hospitals. The criteria was determined based on two U.S. News online surveys of people age 45 and older about what they are seeking in a place to retire. A few places scored well on all measures. Several Texas cities made the top 10 places to retire largely due to affordable housing, low taxes and above average levels of happiness. And three cities in the mid-Atlantic region are highly rated, bolstered by generally happy residents and access to high-quality health care services. Here’s a look at the best places to retire in 2018:

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