As early retirement becomes increasingly common and achievable, more and more people are aiming to make it a reality.
If you're one of them, where you live could play a major role in your ability to reach that goal. And while the South touts some of the best places [LINK] for early retirement hopefuls to settle down, there are viable spots in every US region.
MagnifyMoney evaluated 217 US cities on cost of living (50%), quality of life (30%), and employability (20%) to determine which places in America are best for setting an early retirement plan into motion, awarding each city a composite score out of 100. You can read a full breakdown of the methodology here.
Below, find the top spots in every American region for fostering early retirement.
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MIDWEST
1. Benton Harbor, Michigan — 77
2. Evansville, Indiana — 75
3. TIE: Lima, Ohio — 72
3. TIE: St. Louis — 72
3. TIE: Dubuque, Iowa — 72
6. TIE: Kalamazoo, Michigan — 70
6. TIE: Decatur, Illinois — 70
7. Springfield, Illinois — 69
8. TIE: Columbus, Ohio — 67
8. TIE: Joplin, Missouri — 67
NORTHEAST
1. Pittsburgh — 55
2. York, Pennsylvania — 49
3. Buffalo, New York — 47
4. TIE: Pittsfield, Massachusetts — 46
4. TIE: Utica-Rome, New York — 46
6. Portland, Maine — 42
7. TIE: New Haven, Connecticut — 40
7. TIE: Scranton, Pennsylvania — 40
7. TIE: Burlington-Chittenden County, Vermont — 40
7. TIE: Albany, New York — 40
SOUTH
1. Knoxville, Tennessee — 78
2. TIE: Memphis, Tennessee — 77
2. TIE: Sherman, Texas — 77
4. TIE: Wichita Falls, Texas — 76
4. TIE: Jonesboro, Arkansas — 76
6. TIE: Cleveland, Tennessee — 75
6. TIE: Hattiesburg, Mississippi — 75
8. McAllen, Texas — 74
9. TIE: Hot Springs, Arkansas — 73
9. TIE: Lubbock, Texas — 73
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