Northern Colorado Towns Make the List of Best Retirement Spots

Retirement is a huge, and sometimes scary step in life!

My parents are both retired now, and I know just how intense this change can be.

Depending on where you live, retirement can be a stressful time.

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Best and Worst Cities for Retirement in 2025: Where Does Colorado Fall?

WalletHub put together a list of the best and worst places to retire in the U.S.

Before I even read it, I thought Florida, California, New Mexico or other warm weather states would be at the top. I actually wasn't too far off.

One city in the top ten is a relatively short drive from Northern Colorado.

The list was based off of several key factors: affordability, activities, quality of life, and health care.

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Top 10 Cities in America to Retire in 2025

According to the ranking, these are the top ten cities in America to retire.

• Orlando, Florida

• Scottsdale, Arizona

• Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Miami, Florida

• Tampa, Florida

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Fort Lauderdale, Florida

• Cincinnati, Ohio

• Madison, Wisconsin

• Casper, Wyoming

Florida takes up half of the spots on the list, but some of the other locations might surprise you.

Frankly, I was shocked that Ohio, Wisconsin, and Wyoming got a shoutout.

Casper is #1 in the country for affordability!

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Where Colorado Ranks for Retirement

Now, where does Colorado fall?

We're not too far behind, with Denver, coming in 17th on the list of best retirement locations in the country. The Mile High City is ranked eighth in the country when it comes to activities.

Denver Named One of the Best U.S. Cities for Retirees

I decided to do more digging.

U.S. News World Report found the best places to retire to in Colorado. They score towns based off public data and user opinions. To get to the top spot on the list, a place must have high scores in desirability and quality of life.

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Best Places to Retire in Colorado

Here are the top ten towns for retirees in Colorado. Quite a few of the spots include Northern Colorado locations.

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