The 10 best states to retire in—and Florida isn't No. 1

April 16, 2023

Move over, Florida, a new locale ranks as the best state to retire in. 1 state to retire in, Virginia has taken the top spot this year, according to personal finance website WalletHub's "2023's Best States to Retire" study. WalletHub evaluated all 50 U.S. states in three key categories: affordability, quality of life and access to health care. A state's overall retirement friendliness was based on its total score across all three categories. CHECK OUT: The 10 most expensive U.S. states to retire in — California didn’t make the list