The list includes cities in 20 states and in all four domestic time zones. Read more about Forbes’ ranking methodology here.
Twenty-five best places to retire in 2023:
Note: List is alphabetical, not numerically ranked.
1. Athens, Ga.
2. Augusta, Ga.
3. Bethlehem, Pa.
4. Charlotte, N.C.
5. Cincinnati, Ohio
6. Columbia, Mo.
7. Fargo, N.D.
8. Green Valley, Ariz.
9. Greenville, S.C.
10. Indianapolis, Ind.
11. Iowa City
12. Jacksonville, Fla.
13. Lawrence, Kan.
14. Lexington, Ky.
15. Lincoln, Neb.
16. Pittsburgh
17. Pittsfield, Ma.
18. Rochester, Minn.
19. San Antonio
20. Savannah, Ga.
21. Sioux Falls, S.D.
22. Spokane, Wash.
23. Sun City, Ariz.
24. Virginia Beach, Va.
25. Winchester, Va.