WalletHub placed Orlando, Miami and Tampa first through third among more than 180 U.S. cities in its 2026 retirement ranking, extending Florida’s dominance in retiree-friendly destinations.
45 metrics drove the list, with WalletHub emphasizing affordability, taxes, activities and health care as retirees on fixed incomes continue to face elevated inflation.
Orlando led on recreation and senior care access, Miami stood out for walkability, transit and cultural activities, while Tampa scored on safety, recreation and volunteer opportunities.
Scottsdale and Casper rounded out the top five, while Stockton ranked last; four of the bottom five cities were in California.
Florida has been WalletHub’s top retirement state in all but two years since 2016, though Wyoming overtook it this year as higher living and health-care costs weighed on the state.