11 Best Places to Retire in Denver

6. Erie

Score: 16

Average commute time: 27.2

Median home price: $340,900

Cost of living index: 130.5

Doctors per 100K: 363

Less than half an hour away from Denver you’ll find Erie, a small town that offers a lot of big town options, including restaurants, a business district, and a great golf course, as well as plenty of parks to enjoy a bit of extra fresh air on beautiful days.

The average home price in the area is quite steep, however, sitting at $340,900. The cost of living index is also a bit high, namely 130.5. There’s also a high density of doctors in the area, about 363 for each 100,000 people.