You can often see "best places," lists of about 10 cities. Bankrate's analysis names the top three.
These cities have favorable weather, cost of living, crime rate, health care quality, taxes, walkability and senior well-being.
They are:
1. Phoenix metro area, including Mesa/Scottsdale.
2. Arlington/Alexandria, Va.
3. Prescott, Ariz.
Allyson Good curates senior living, health, and family content. She is formerly the Managing Editor of Active Life, a print newspaper published in 2016-2017 for seniors, choosing practical articles on health, money, safety, and everyday living for older readers. She is also an avid gardener and offers up Garden Hints and Tips on a regular basis.
