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Where should you retire?

Tell us what matters to you and we'll rank the retirement towns we've already researched against your answers. It takes about two minutes. No sign-up, and nothing you answer is saved. See the towns.

1. What matters most to you?

Rate each one. "Must-have" pushes towns that fall short to the bottom.

Good golf nearby
Hiking, lakes and the outdoors
Strong hospitals close by
An easy airport for travel and family visits
Comfortable weather and sunshine
Low crime
Low risk of wildfire, flood, hurricane and other disasters
Clean air
A real year-round community, not a seasonal resort town
Restaurants, cafés and a bar scene

2. How much does cost of living matter?

Based on a published cost-of-living index for retired households, where 100 is the U.S. average.

A lower cost of living

3. Where in the country?

Pick any that you'd consider, or leave them all blank for anywhere.

4. Splitting the year between two homes?

Many retirees keep a summer place and a winter place. If you might, we'll suggest a pairing.

Free. Your answers stay in the page address so you can share your results.