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Florida cities frequently appear in rankings for the best places to retire in the U.S.

Ten Florida cities made the U.S. News and World Report's top 25 list of best places to retire in 2026.

Homosassa Springs was the highest-ranking Florida city on the U.S. News list, placing third overall.

WalletHub also named Florida the best state to retire for the second year in a row.

Florida has long been the state that the rest of the country, at least much of the eastern part of the country, can’t wait to retire to. The Sunshine State is known for its beach and golfing communities, which are often peppered with, or even created for, .

In September, three Florida cities ranked in personal finance company in 2025, and Florida took first place on its list of the best states to

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