Atlanta Makes Top 10 Places to Retire

Posted: September 2, 2025 | Categories: News

Retirement isn't all about the money. Retirees want to live in a place where they enjoy safety and access to good healthcare, especially in light of significant inflation and economic uncertainty. The ideal city will also have lots of ways to spend leisure time, along with good weather.

To help Americans plan an affordable retirement while maintaining the best quality of life, WalletHub compared the retiree-friendliness of more than 180 U.S. cities across 45 key metrics. Our data set ranges from the cost of living to retired taxpayer-friendliness to the states's health infrastructure.

The top ten cities are: 1. Orlando, FL, 2. Scottsdale, AZ, 3. Minneapolis, MN, 4. Miami, FL, 5. Tampa, FL, 6. Atlanta, GA, 7. Fort Lauderdale, FL, 8. Cincinnati, OH, 9. Madison, WI, and 10. Casper, WY

"It's important to choose wisely when picking where to retire, as many retirees are on a fixed income. As a result, the best cities for retired people are those that minimize taxes and expenses, as well as have good opportunities for retirees to continue paid work for extra income, if they choose to do so. In addition, the top cities provide high-quality health care and offer plenty of enjoyable activies for retirees." – Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst

Author: Adam McCann, WalletHub