5 Safest and Cheapest Cities To Retire in Florida

4. Punta Gorda

Insider Monkey Score: 96

Insider Monkey Cost of Living Index: 96.2

Insider Monkey Safety Score: 91

A Southwest Florida city, Punta Gorda is set in Charlotte County. The city is famously known as one of the best sport-fishing locations across the globe and is also the perfect place for water activities such as sailing and yachting. Residents can also visit the Peace River Wildlife Center where they can meet owls and turtles, among other wildlife that has been orphaned, injured, or displaced. To end the day, retirees can enjoy a delicious meal at Carmelo’s Italian Ristorante.