10 worst cities for retirement
June 9, 2015 by InvestmentNews
You’ve seen the top 10 cities for retirement so here are the bottom 10, as measured by Bankrate.com. Just because these cities are at the bottom doesn’t make them bad.
“We ranked the cities on factors that matter most to seniors, but recognize that every city has its pros and cons that will be shaped by each individual’s personal experiences,” said Bankrate.com research and statistics analyst Chris Kahn, in a news release. “Just because a city ranks at the bottom doesn’t mean it’s a bad place to spend your golden years.”
No. 163: Cleveland
Cost of living: Average
Crime: Very high
Taxes: Average
Weather: Below average
But they do have a fantastic pro basketball team!
No. 164: Indianapolis
Cost of living: Low
Crime: Very high
Taxes: Average
Weather: Below average
But don’t forget the Indianapolis 500!
No. 165: Oakland, Calif.
Cost of living: Very high
Crime: Very high
Taxes: Very high
Weather: Good
They too have a top-notch pro basketball team!
No. 166: Hartford, Conn.
Cost of living: Very high
Crime: High
Taxes: Very high
Weather: Below average
No. 167: Albany, N.Y.
Cost of living: High
Crime: High
Taxes: Very high
Weather: Below average
No. 168: Newark, N.J.
Cost of living: Very high
Crime: High
Taxes: Very high
Weather: Below average
No. 169: Buffalo, N.Y.
Cost of living: Average
Crime: High
Taxes: Very high
Weather: Below average
But the city’s culinary claim to fame is unmatched!
No. 170: New Haven, Conn.
Cost of living: Very high
Crime: High
Taxes: Very high
Weather: Below average
No. 171: Little Rock, Ark.
Cost of living: Average
Crime: Very high
Taxes: High
Weather: Below average
No. 172: New York
Cost of living: Very high
Crime: Low
Taxes: Very high
Weather: Below average
But it is the city that never sleeps and there’s Broadway, pro sports and Central Park!
