5 Best Places to Retire in the US

4. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Insider Monkey Score: 119

Cost of Living Index: 82

Median Home Price: $275,000

Livability Score: 83

Besides affordable living and healthcare costs, Fort Wayne is also home to a thriving arts scene and has excellent options to keep retirees entertained. Senior Living has also deemed the city as one of the happiest cities in the US, offering higher life expectancy and better quality of life in the area. The cost of living is 18% lower than the national average, while the median home price is well below the national average as well.