Omaha, Neb., is the 127th-best place to retire, according to a new WalletHub study comparing more than 180 U.S. cities across 45 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from the cost of living and tax laws to the availability of activities and the quality of healthcare.
Figuring out the right place to retire is important because financial security in retirement is far from guaranteed. Only 21% of workers are very confident they'll have enough money to retire comfortably, and nearly three-quarters expect to continue working in some capacity after they retire.
“It's important to choose wisely when picking where to retire, as many retirees are on a fixed income. The best cities help retirees stretch that income further with low taxes, a low cost of living, and opportunities for continued part-time work,” said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo. “Seniors deserve to live out their golden years in a place that delivers high-quality healthcare, has a clean and walkable cityscape, and provides an abundance of activities that can help seniors make friends and enjoy their retirement to the fullest.”
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In-Depth Look at Omaha
Omaha has the seventh-best public hospital system in the country, and it has the 21st-most physical therapists per capita, which can help seniors achieve a better quality of life. The city also has the 29th-lowest cost of living, which is especially helpful for retirees living on a fixed income.
However, Omaha has room for improvement in other areas. For example, the city has the 11th-fewest gerontologists (doctors who specialize in treating older patients) per capita. In addition, Nebraska is the 16th-least tax-friendly state.
How Omaha Ranks in Key Categories
- 128th for affordability
- 100th for activities
- 120th for quality of life
- 33rd for healthcare
Overall, this puts Omaha in 127th place out of the 182 cities in WalletHub's study.
Best Cities for Retirement
Overall Rank | City | Total Score | Affordability Rank | Activities Rank | Quality of Life Rank | Healthcare Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Orlando, FL | 63.38 | 2 | 17 | 77 | 11 |
2 | Miami, FL | 59.40 | 54 | 6 | 91 | 29 |
3 | Tampa, FL | 59.29 | 41 | 10 | 34 | 89 |
4 | Scottsdale, AZ | 58.87 | 114 | 18 | 1 | 35 |
5 | Casper, WY | 58.79 | 3 | 63 | 23 | 65 |
6 | Atlanta, GA | 58.73 | 56 | 4 | 96 | 52 |
7 | Minneapolis, MN | 57.92 | 97 | 8 | 89 | 20 |
8 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 57.92 | 75 | 13 | 64 | 41 |
9 | Charleston, SC | 57.54 | 29 | 26 | 79 | 59 |
10 | Pittsburgh, PA | 56.58 | 112 | 21 | 57 | 7 |
The methodology can be found on the full version of the article on WalletHub.
