Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Tops U.S. News and World Report's 2024 List of Best Places to Retire in America

Key factors including affordability, resident happiness, quality healthcare, dining options, and tax-friendly policies for seniors helped Harrisburg and other smaller cities in Pennsylvania dominate the top rankings.

• Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has topped the U.S. News and World Report's 2024 list of best places to retire in America, largely due to its affordability, resident happiness, quality healthcare, dining options, and favorable tax policies for seniors.
• Seven out of the top 10 cities on the list were smaller cities in Pennsylvania, preferred for their relative affordability compared to larger metropolitan areas in the state.
• Factors such as the cost of living, including rental or home purchase costs and essentials like groceries and utilities, significantly influenced the rankings.
• Despite its high cost of living, New York City ranked sixth due to its quality hospitals and abundance of dining and entertainment options.
• Florida, a traditionally popular state for retirees, only had one city, Daytona Beach, in the top 10, likely due to factors such as the risk of hurricane flooding.

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