Wyoming Edges Out Florida By 0.01 Points, Retirees Still Confused
KEY POINTS
- •WalletHub ranked all 50 states for retirement using affordability, quality of life, and healthcare metrics.
- •Wyoming topped the list narrowly over Florida, with strong affordability and low crime aiding its score.
- •Alaska ranked sixth despite poor quality-of-life ratings, while Kentucky finished last on the list.
WalletHub’s 2026 retiree showdown crowned Wyoming champion thanks to its killer combo of affordable living (#1), decent quality (#6), and middling healthcare (#33) — apparently elder-abuse protections and low violent crime sealed the deal. Florida trailed by a humiliating 0.01 points—despite boasting the second-most shoreline miles and the top spot for quality of life. South Dakota shined in healthcare (#4) and mental health, because nothing says relaxing retirement like frequent mental distress rates that aren’t too high. Meanwhile, Alaska landed #6 for affordability and healthcare but somehow nosedived to #34 in quality of life—guess the endless snow ramped up bingo hall withdrawal. Delaware’s tax breaks charmed wallets, but museums apparently snoozed. Kentucky? Last place, because someone’s gotta keep things spicy.
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Wyoming beats Florida for retirement by less than a slice of pie, proving seniors are more competitive than the NFL. Meanwhile, Alaska’s quality of life rating screams ‘Bring a blanket!’
Retiring in Wyoming means you pay less, avoid violent crime, and probably see more bingo nights than beach days. Florida fans cry into their sunscreen.
Florida almost won because nothing screams golden years like sun, sand, and a healthcare system ranked 27th—old age means pressing your luck!
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 2/10/2026 | Author: James LaForge
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