A couple bikes at Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, California.

Best Places to Retire – 2015

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Best Places to Retire – 2015

Discover the best retirement destinations in the country based on quality of life, things to do and affordability.

By Livability.com on November 1, 2015

A couple bikes at Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, California.

Retirement. Ten thousand baby boomers a day are reaching that point in their lives. Getting to retirement is the culmination of many decisions and, ideally, a long-standing series of life and financial plans. One of the key questions, of course, is where should you live when you retire? Livability’s ranking of the Best Places to Retire is a list of 10 varied cities throughout the U.S. Sure, many will decide to retire in place and stay rooted in the communities they’ve invested in over the years. Some will have financial or health considerations to weigh. Many others will have their retirement decisions driven by their family needs – grandkids can be powerful lures and mighty anchors. For those with freedom to move, however, we’ve crunched the numbers on 10 great retirement destinations.

We analyzed data on characteristics of livability that our research has shown are especially important to seniors: access to affordable and quality health care, climate and air quality, crime rates, cost of living and access to activities and, well, golf. We also looked for areas with high concentrations of senior citizens, of course. Once the data were in, our editors narrowed down the shortlist to make sure we had a great mix of cities. Whether you’re looking for a traditional warm-weather getaway or a city with a more seasonal climate, we can help you plan a great retirement relocation.

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