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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Owen Scott

The best and worst American cities for retirement in 2026 — from affordability to health care

The United States’ best and worst cities to retire to have been revealed in a new study, leaving Florida’s reputation as the best state for retirees under threat.

​Although the Sunshine State did claim three of the top spots on the list of best places to retire, it faced stiff competition from three major cities in Arizona, Wyoming and Georgia.

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