The 10 best states for retirement in 2026 — and the 10 worst

Miami, Florida.

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• 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 last.

Retirement is full of decisions, and the state you choose to retire in could be the most important one.

A recent WalletHub study pitted the 50 states against one another across three main categories — affordability...