10 Worst U.S. Cities For Retirement

The nation’s budget-busting retirement destinations are open for business, but don’t even think of moving to one if you’re living on a fixed income, according to a recent survey.

WalletHub compared 182 U.S. cities across four key dimensions to grade their affordability and quality of life for retirees: affordability, activities, quality of life and health care.

"Retirement isn’t all about the money, though. Retirees want to live in a place where they enjoy safety and access to good healthcare, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic," the report stated. "The ideal city will also have lots of ways to spend leisure time, along with good weather."

Here, in ascending order, are WalletHub's 10 worst places to retire in 2021.

10. Arlington, Texas

The city ranks 137^th for fewest fishing facilities per capita, as well as 151^st for health care; 142^nd for activities; 117^th for affordability; and 88^th for quality of life. 

9. Jersey City, N.J.

Jersey City ranks 54^th in healthcare; 81^st in both activities and quality of life; but 176^th in affordability. 

8. Detroit

Detroit ranks 93^rd in activities; 112^th in affordability; 153^rd in healthcare; 177^th in quality of life; and 182^nd with the lowest percentage of employed seniors. 

7. Vancouver, Wash.

Vancouver ranks 36^th in healthcare, 98^th in activities; 127^th in quality of life; and 177^th in affordability. 

6. Wichita, Kan.

Wichita ranks 91^st in activities; 110^th in affordability; 165^th in healthcare; and 178^th in quality of life.

5. Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

Rancho Cucamonga ranks 73^rd in quality of life; but 132^nd in affordability; 169^th in activities; and 170^th in healthcare. 

4. Spokane, Wash.

Spokane ranks 115^th in activities; 123^rd in healthcare; 141^st in affordability; and 159^th in quality of life. 

3. Bridgeport, Conn.

Bridgeport ranks 16^th in healthcare, but 134^th in quality of life; 154^th in activities; and 179^th in affordability. 

2. Newark, N.J.

Newark ranks 79^th in activities; 102^nd in healthcare; and 171^st in both quality of life and affordability. 

1. San Bernardino, Calif.

San Bernardino ranks 87^th in affordability; 174^th in activities; 176^th in quality of life; and 177^th in healthcare.

The full report can be seen here.