Florida Ranked As Best State For Retirement, Alaska Ranked Worst
Based on affordability, well-being, culture and diversity, weather, and crime scores, Florida is the best state for retirement in 2022, largely due to its weather, culture, and diversity. The next highest ranked states in the top five were Georgia, Michigan, Ohio and Missouri. Alaska was ranked the worst place to retire, largely based on affordability, crime, and weather.
Three Best & Three Worst Ranked States For Retirement Per Category, Listed By Overall Ranking
Rank
Overall
Affordability
Well-Being
Culture & Diversity
Weather
Crime
1
Florida
Michigan
Massachusetts
Florida
Arizona
New Hampshire
2
Georgia
Tennessee
Hawaii
Delaware
Hawaii
Maine
3 . . .