WalletHub Names Orlando Best Retirement City for 2026 After Ranking 180 U.S. Cities

3 articles · Updated · FOX 13 Tampa · Aug 31

Orlando led WalletHub’s 2026 retirement ranking, ahead of Miami, Tampa, Scottsdale and Casper in a comparison of more than 180 U.S. cities.
Forty-five measures drove the list, with Orlando scoring on tax advantages, recreation and access to senior health care; Miami and Tampa also benefited from Florida’s tax-friendly policies and retiree activities.
Nearly three-quarters of Americans expect to keep working in some capacity after retiring, underscoring why the study emphasized low costs, low taxes and opportunities for paid work.
Sixty-one percent of those surveyed said they expect enough money to retire comfortably, but only 21% were very confident, highlighting the financial uncertainty shaping retirement-location choices.