Newark is 2nd worst city in the US to retire in, WalletHub study finds

The WalletHub study was based on affordability, quality of life, health care and availability of recreational activities for retirees in each city.

Lanette Espy

Sep 5, 2023, 1:41 PM

Updated 396 days ago

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Newark is the second worst city in the U.S. to retire in, according to a new study.
WalletHub released a list of America’s 2023 best and worst places to retire. In dead last, the finance site lists Stockton, California. Tampa, Florida took the crown for the best place to retire.
The study was based on affordability, quality of life, health care and availability of recreational activities for retirees in each city.

Best cities to retire

1. Tampa, FL
2. Scottsdale, AZ
3. Fort Lauderdale, FL
4. Orlando, FL
5. Miami, FL
6. Casper, WY
7. Denver, CO
8. Cincinnati, OH
9. Charleston, SC
10. Atlanta, GA

Worst cities to retire

173. Baltimore, MD
174. Vancouver, WA
175. Rancho Cucamonga, CA
176. Wichita, KS
177. Bridgeport, CT
178. Detroit, MI
179. San Bernardino, CA
180. Bakersfield, CA
181. Newark, NJ
182. Stockton, CA