This article takes a look at the 5 best places to retire in Arizona. If you wish to read our detailed analysis on navigating retirement living in the US, you may go to 15 Best Places to Retire in Arizona.
5. Kingman
Insider Monkey Score: 93
Cost of Living Index: 100.1
Livability: 80
Median House Price: $294,000
Starting off our top five is the city of Kingman. Set in Northwestern Arizona and located along the popularized Route 66, Kingman residents can bask in the city’s rich history at the Route 66 Museum. The city also offers other activity spots – such as the Locomotive Park and the Hualapai Mountain Park Campground – along with a range of dining options for every palate.
4. Tucson
Insider Monkey Score: 93
Cost of Living Index: 97
Livability: 73
Median House Price: $325,000
Arizona’s second-largest city – and also one of its most popular – is Tucson. A busy desert city, Tucson has lots to offer to the average retiree. Warm weather, delicious eateries – Vivace Restaurant and Wildflower are both highly rated – and plenty of natural sightseeing opportunities are just some of what makes Tucson a wonderful choice to spend your Golden Years. Senior citizens who prefer the indoors can also find plenty of activities around town, including The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures and the Pima Air & Space Museum.
3. Flowing Wells
Insider Monkey Score: 97
Cost of Living Index: 97
Livability: 72
Median House Price: $274,000
Flowing Wells is our next pick. With a cost of living that is below the national average and a median house price that carries a $100k difference from the US median, Flowing Wells is a financially wise choice for retirees. Former recipient of the All-America City Award, the place offers a suburban environment that is perfect for a laid-back yet fulfilling retirement period. With a population of under 20,000 as per the last US Census, retirees will find it easy to bond with the community.
2. Douglas
Insider Monkey Score: 111
Cost of Living Index: 84.8
Livability: 69
Median House Price: $243,000
Located in Cochise County, Douglas takes the number two spot on our list of ideal Arizona retirement places. The city is a historic one. It is home to the first international airport in the United States – the Douglas Municipal Airport – and also carries landmarks such as the Hotel Gadsden.
1. Benson
Insider Monkey Score: 112
Cost of Living Index: 84.8
Livability: 70
Median House Price: $245,000
The last – and best – spot on our list is taken by the city of Benson. Benson is the perfect combination of all that a retiree could want. It has a low cost of living and median house price, while also not compromising on the quality of life offered to its residents. Retirees can visit the Kartchner Caverns State Park and meet animals at the Forever Home Donkey Rescue and Sanctuary.
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