11 Best Places to Retire in Denver

8. Brighton

Score: 14

Average commute time: 28.18

Median home price: $194,400

Cost of living index: 104.1

Doctors per 100K: 80

About 20 miles away from downtown Denver you will find Brighton. Instead of the hustle and bustle offered by Denver, here you’ll find a more chilled out atmosphere, specific to small towns. This neighboring city has plenty of communities and parks to enjoy.

The median home price in the area is below $200,000 which is great if you’re on a budget. The cost of living index is a bit above the national average, namely 104.1 so your pocket shouldn’t suffer too much. Of course, it depends on the prices you’re used to in your current area of residence, but that’s another story altogether.