5 Best Places to Retire in Alabama

3. Northport

Insider Monkey Score: 90

Livability Score: 76

Cost of Living Index: 85.3

Median House Price: $285,000

Environmental Score: 62.5

Set in west central Alabama in the county of Tuscaloosa, Northport takes the next spot on our list. With a sparse suburban feel, senior citizens can get the best of both worlds – city life without feeling suffocated or overwhelmed. Retirees can also spend a peaceful and fulfilling life in Northport with a local farmer’s market on hand, a community center, an art gallery, and museums for them to explore, and basic necessities such as a hospital and grocery store located in the city.