The U.S. News and World report uses factors such as affordability, health care, well-being, retiree taxes, desirability, and the job market to determine which cities are best for recent retirees. did.
Using data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Census Bureau, and internal sources including surveys of people nearing retirement age (ages 45-59) and people of retirement age (age 60 and older), U.S. News and World Report ranked first. 150 cities for retirees.
Here are the rankings of cities in Nevada, the top 10 cities and the top 10 in the West:
Is Reno a good place to retire?
Reno was ranked 53rd in the nation by U.S. News & World Report on its list of 150 best cities to live in for retirement. Although it was more than a third of the way down on the list, it was ranked the 10th best city for retirees in the Western United States and the best city for retirees in Nevada.
A report in U.S. News & World cites Reno’s options, including outdoor recreation, family-friendly areas and income tax exemptions, as some of the reasons the largest small city is suitable for retirees.
Is Las Vegas a good place to retire?
Las Vegas ranks 65th in the nation on the list of best cities for retirees. It is the second best retirement town in Nevada. Similar to Reno, U.S. News & World Report highlighted Las Vegas’ family friendliness and abundance of outdoor recreational activities as reasons why retirees enjoy Sin City.
Las Vegas and Reno have similar crime levels relative to population, and U.S. News and World Report share their rankings. However, Reno scored better in this ranking for schools and job market.
Top 10 US cities for retirees
Naples, Florida Virginia Beach, Virginia Sarasota, New York City, New York City, Boise, Florida, Idlery, Jacksonville, North Carolina Huntsville, Florida, Charlotte, Alabama, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Best Cities to Retire in the West
Boise, ID, San Francisco, Seattle, CA, Portland, Olusan Jose, Catuson, Arizona, Colorado Springs, CO, San Diego, CA Phoenix, Azurino, NV
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