WalletHub Ranks Best and Worst U.S. States for Retirement in 2026

The best and worst US states to retire in, ranked

The Villages, Florida. felixmizioznikov/Getty Images 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, quality of life, and ...