What Are the Worst Cities to Live Out Your Retirement?
When it comes to the next best location where you can live your retirement years, the choice isn’t that easy. Truth be told, it depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re close to your family, you might want to pick a state that would allow you to visit them frequently.
If not, your decision might revolve around a place that’s further away—somewhere you could live your golden years in peace. Whatever it is, you must be honest with your wishes.
There are also many soon-to-be retirees who simply wouldn’t want to part ways with the place they’ve lived in for so long. After all, they’ve made so many happy memories there!
But for others, relocating for retirement means new opportunities and chances, and for their adventurous spirits, that might be a better fit. Some might look for a sunnier climate, and others are simply interested in the cost of living and the fast pace of a bigger city.
Whatever you decide for yourself, make sure you carefully consider your retirement finances. Plan around certain expenditures, such as the annual cost of living or what it would cost you to hire a home healthcare worker in case you and your spouse might need one at one point.
But if you’ve already decided on the next spot, I guess we can say you’ve got it all covered, don’t you? We still have a list of places that are generally bad for retirement, so we’d advise you to check this article and see if you spot the state you’re dreaming of here. If you do, you might want to reconsider! Here it goes:
Is your hometown among the worst cities to retire?
22 Responses
The only thing in this article thats true about Memphis is that it is a dangerous place. There are some outstanding hospitals in Memphis. Storms in Memphis are no worse than almost any southern city. Whoever wrote this article doesn’t like Memphis
Probably right about that
I have lived in Memphis for 50 years. I have yet to see a tornado actually hit the city. Some areas, I stay out of, but most cities have such places. Cost of living, activities, and other amenities are good. I have no complaints.
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The hospitals that have closed are in small towns, generally due to lack of the money needed to run them. Memphis has a very good system, including St Jude Children’s Research Center, Methodist Hospitals, Baptist Hospitals, and the Elvis Presley Trauma Center.
I have seen a couple bad storms but have not seen a single tornado hit the city in the 50 years I have lived here. Weather here is better than average, but it does get hot during the summer.
Crime is a problem like many cities, but staying away from a couple areas takes care of most of the problem, as it does in most larger cities. Pay attention to your surroundings!!
Cost of living here is well below national average. Tennessee has no state income tax!
Hi George. Your feedback is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing what you know.
The Seattle opinion is screwy, too. The city’s weather is NOT getting worse. That’s absurd. And it doesn’t rain “non-stop”. There are months when it rains almost every day, and months when it doesn’t rain much, or even at all.
Seattle’s worst issues are now crime and traffic if close to downtown, and expense everywhere.
Thank you for letting us know Leon! We always appreciate hearing from our readers.
Agree.
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LOL, Blizzards in NYC?? I lived here for 63 years, it’s been a hot minute since we’ve seen a true blizzard. Yes it does get hot in t he summer but I don’t know of one person that stops because of the heat. And with other places like Arizona and Texas reaching triple digits consistently, there are definitely worse places
Hi Eliza. Thank you for clarifying. We always appreciate hearing from our readers!
Who wrote this article…I’m 70 live in NYC and anywhere you live that has seasons you’re going to possibly get a blizzard or a heatwave, we haven’t had real snow in years in the city …I’ve lived here all my life so my rent is no that expensive…but to move here to retire from somewhere less expensive would be challenging.
Hey Jane. Thank you for letting us know.
Crime, especially against seniors is a big thing for me and there is no mention of it. These days it’s a big part of life.
Hello Kate. Thank you for your feedback and we are so sorry to hear about your experiences. We’ll be sure to consider this in our future posts.
I have traveled all over the world and the US, the only place I would retire is New York City. There is more to do and see here in NYC than any other place in the US, something new and different day
Hello Charles! Thank you so much for your input!
I retired in 2018 and left CA to live in Honolulu, Hawaii. Yes, cost of living is high, but gas at Costco is reasonable compare to the gas prices in CA. I enjoy the weather year round and I have made great friends. Also, federal pensions and Social Security benefits are exempt from State income taxes.
New York City average dent price is like $3500.00 I live 65 miles northwest of the city I’m retired and the rents are heading towards $2500 because everyone is moving here
Juneau, Alaska??? I was raised in Alaska, and Juneau is the most beautiful capitol in a backdrop of the most glorious mountains and forests you’ve ever seen. Great fisheries and wildlife. There’s no state income tax. If you don’t mind cold weather, you’ll love it. The only drawback is that you have to fly in or take a ferry to get in and out.
Wow, Juneau sounds amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with our readers.