More Americans are adopting geographic arbitrage—earning high salaries remotely while living in lower-cost areas—to ...
Tennessee consistently rates among the best states for retirees due to the low cost of living and lack of state income taxes.
Some states give multiple tax breaks to retirees. Nine states have no income tax, including Washington, which only taxes high earners' capital gains.
WalletHub ranked the best US states for retirees in 2026. Its report compared affordability, quality of life, and healthcare across states. Wyoming and Florida topped the list, while Kentucky ranked ...