Thanks to spiralling costs and the impact of climate change, Florida is quickly losing its lustre as a retirement destination. In fact, when Forbes magazine compiled its list of the best places to retire – considering factors such as housing costs, taxes, healthcare, air quality, crime rates and risk of natural hazards – only one city in the Sunshine State made the cut.

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(Figures accurate as of May 2024)

The best places to retire in the USA for tourists and locals alike