Let’s face it, the cost of living is making many popular retirement destinations unaffordable. Fortunately, there are plenty of hidden treasures of towns out there that are ideal for retirees.
U.S. News & World Report has released its list of the Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2026. It looked at the 850 top cities across the country to assess how well they meet Americans’ retirement needs and expectations by evaluating quality of life, overall value, tax rates, senior population/migration trends, and health care quality.
It ranked the top 250 places with the number one spot going to Midland, Michigan, followed by Weirton, West Virginia, and Homosassa Springs, Florida.
For struggling seniors who prioritize affordability over all else, you might want to consider Eagle Pass, Texas, Decatur, Illinois, or Bay City, Michigan. These cities ranked as the top three cheapest places to retire.
Council of Seniors Wants to Put More Money in Your Pocket
Sadly, millions of retirees relying on Social Security struggle throughout what is supposed to be their golden years. In a large part due to inadequate cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs).
All of us here at the Council of Seniors are working hard to get Congress to passThe SAVE Benefits Act. This crucial bill will put $581 back in seniors’ pockets to make up for the COLA that was far too low for years. Greedy Washington politicians want to use seniors’ hard-earned money in other ways, but we’re dedicated to giving it back to those who are rightfully entitled to it.
Please take a moment and sign our petition today to show your support.