U.S. News: Here’s How Massachusetts Metros Rank For Retirees

Three metropolitan areas in Massachusetts are among those ranked in a new report that identifies the best places to retire in the country. U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 list of the best places to retire looked at the 125 largest metro areas in the United States based on how well they meet expectations for retirement.

The Boston, Worcester and Springfield metro areas made the list. Boston made it as the 40th-best spot to wind down, while Worcester was 87 and Springfield 96.

Florida, the state that is somewhat synonymous with retirement, has three of the top five spots on the list: Fort Myers, Tampa Bay and Port St. Lucie.

“Deciding where to retire is an important part of your life plan,” Emily Brandon, senior editor for Retirement at U.S. News, said in a press release. “When considering potential retirement spots, you should look for an affordable cost of living, proximity to health care services and a strong economy, especially if you plan to work part-time. The Best Places to Retire includes information about housing affordability, access to quality hospitals and job market strength that can help you find a retirement spot that will meet your needs.”

Each metro area in the rankings gets a score based on a weighted average of six indexes U.S. News considers: housing affordability, happiness, desirability, retiree taxes, job market and health care quality. (See the full methodology here.)

See the full list via U.S. News.