Florida has long been considered a dream destination for retirees hoping to spend their golden years enjoying sunshine and lower taxes. However, not all Florida cities are the same when it comes to your retirement prospects, and a new survey has named the three cities the ‘worst’ for Florida’s retirees.
According to the report, factors such as affordability, access to activities, quality of life, and healthcare all played major roles. And while Orlando earned the top spot as the best city in the country to retire, these three cities earned bottom marks in the things that will matter most to retirees.
These Florida Cities are the Worst for Retirees
According to WalletHub, which compared 182 U.S. cities while looking at 45 different key metrics, the worst Florida cities for retirees include:
- Jacksonville
- Tallahassee
- Port St. Lucie
WalletHub’s analysis of these cities focused on their retirement friendliness, according to the report, which ranked 182 cities; these three towns ranked lowest among those in Florida.
“It’s important to choose wisely when picking where to retire, as many retirees are on a fixed income,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in a statement about the report. “As a result, the best cities for retired people are those that minimize taxes and expenses, as well as have good opportunities for retirees to continue paid work for extra income, if they choose to do so. In addition, the top cities provide high-quality health care and offer plenty of enjoyable activities for retirees.” Here’s why these Florida cities didn’t make the top of the list.
Jacksonville Ranked 45th on the List
According to the report, Jacksonville was the best of the bottom three, ranking 45th on the list. It ended up with higher marks due to its affordability rating, which ranked the city 21st out of 182 cities. However, it received lower marks in its healthcare rating, placing the city at 122nd on the list…