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12 Worst U.S. Cities to Retire This Year (and Why)

July 8, 2024 · Retirement Life
Worst Cities to Retire
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We usually think about the best cities for retirement, but what about the WORST ones?

Considering retiree’s needs, there are a lot of great places for retirement in the United States, but there are also some that you should strictly AVOID.

Not all cities provide a good healthcare system or an affordable and practical lifestyle for our golden years. Most of the cities tend to be either very luxurious or very poor. Even though we usually spend our time thinking about the best options for retirement, I believe we should also consider the places that need to be avoided. Nobody wants to spend their life as a retiree in a city where healthcare lacks resources or the costs of living are way too expensive.

So, which are considered the worst cities in the U.S.? Let’s find out!

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6 comments on “12 Worst U.S. Cities to Retire This Year (and Why)”

  1. Alicia says:
    July 13, 2024 at 5:34 pm

    What is so great about Arkansas other that homes are very reasonable.

    Reply
  2. Hank says:
    November 26, 2024 at 11:43 pm

    Why do I get the feeling that this list is compiled by 20-30 yo who don’t want the old geezers infiltrating their favorite hangouts?
    Too many oldies in Miami? Here’s what we can do….

    Reply
  3. Robert Burton says:
    January 15, 2025 at 3:29 pm

    Living near our adult children and grandchildren is likely the most important aspect of our mental state of mind during retirement. Looking forward to seeing them on the weekend for a BBQ, swim in our pool, or baking cookies is a key driver for our mental state of mind. Knowing they live nearby when there is an emergency, and we can help each other is rewarding and lowers stress.

    We have done lots of traveling throughout the world since retiring, and the experiences were wonderful. Now that we are getting older, we limit our travels outside the United States unless we can travel with a family member.

    We are fortunate to have lived in our home for over 38 years. Our kids and grandchildren love coming to our house. The downside is remodeling and repairs to our long-term house can get expensive. But the memories make it worthwhile.

    Reply
  4. Marilyn Hodge says:
    January 15, 2025 at 5:09 pm

    Where does South Caroline rank in the worst states to retire?

    Reply
  5. Dave says:
    January 16, 2025 at 2:17 am

    Just 12? This research needs to be done again.

    Reply
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