Florida
For Americans thinking of retiring to Florida from another state, or comparing it with a move abroad. Prices in Florida run at 103.4 against a US average of 100, with housing at 122.1. We cover Florida's 67 counties on the map below, each with a page of its own, and 3 towns in depth: Naples (Collier County), Sarasota (Sarasota County) and The Villages (Sumter County).
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities by state, 2024 (SARPP, line codes 1-5), 2024-12-31
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Florida's 67 counties
Every county in Florida on its own figures, against every US county that has the same figure. Pick a county on the map or in the list.
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All 67 counties, with their figures
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Alachua County
290,028 residents, 49,974 aged 65 or older (17.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 96.7 Cheaper than 18 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Gainesville, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $3,361 Lower than 46 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 6.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 59 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.52 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 37 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,290 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Gainesville, Alachua, Newberry (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Baker County
29,737 residents, 5,104 aged 65 or older (17.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 99.5 Cheaper than 11 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Jacksonville, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,224 Lower than 76 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Baker County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.17 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 63 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Macclenny, Glen St. Mary (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Bay County
204,479 residents, 39,533 aged 65 or older (19.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 97.3 Cheaper than 16 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,037 Lower than 81 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 5.4 per 100,000 a year Lower than 67 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.69 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 3 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Panama City, Lynn Haven, Panama City Beach (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Bradford County
28,307 residents, 5,994 aged 65 or older (21.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,917 Lower than 84 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Bradford County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.15 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 16 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Starke, Lawtey, Hampton (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Brevard County
663,982 residents, 176,245 aged 65 or older (26.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 100.0 Cheaper than 10 % of the other 3,142 US counties Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,382 Lower than 71 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 6.4 per 100,000 a year Lower than 58 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 9.0 months a year More than 100 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.95 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Palm Bay, Melbourne, Titusville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Broward County
2,013,317 residents, 393,083 aged 65 or older (19.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 114.2 Cheaper than 0 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $3,284 Lower than 48 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 5 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 7.5 per 100,000 a year Lower than 49 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.88 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 22 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Calhoun County
13,289 residents, 2,859 aged 65 or older (21.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,768 Lower than 88 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Calhoun County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.83 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 8 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,290 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Blountstown, Altha (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Charlotte County
217,212 residents, 88,783 aged 65 or older (40.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 100.5 Cheaper than 8 % of the other 3,142 US counties Punta Gorda, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,964 Lower than 55 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 2.9 per 100,000 a year Lower than 90 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.40 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 5 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest place: Punta Gorda (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Citrus County
171,666 residents, 65,466 aged 65 or older (38.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 93.5 Cheaper than 26 % of the other 3,142 US counties Homosassa Springs, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,039 Lower than 81 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 5.2 per 100,000 a year Lower than 69 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $4.14 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 2 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Inverness, Crystal River (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Clay County
239,593 residents, 45,097 aged 65 or older (18.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 99.5 Cheaper than 11 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Jacksonville, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,510 Lower than 67 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 5.2 per 100,000 a year Lower than 69 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.45 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 41 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Green Cove Springs, Orange Park, Keystone Heights (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Collier County
417,131 residents, 145,123 aged 65 or older (34.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 103.2 Cheaper than 5 % of the other 3,142 US counties Naples-Marco Island, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,192 Lower than 77 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 1.9 per 100,000 a year Lower than 97 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.66 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 3 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Naples, Marco Island, Everglades (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Columbia County
74,094 residents, 16,954 aged 65 or older (22.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,575 Lower than 65 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 8.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 42 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.54 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 36 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,290 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Lake City, Fort White (Census, 1 July 2024).
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DeSoto County
37,078 residents, 9,000 aged 65 or older (24.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,909 Lower than 56 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- DeSoto County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.21 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 6 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest place: Arcadia (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Dixie County
18,038 residents, 4,629 aged 65 or older (25.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,156 Lower than 78 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Dixie County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.75 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 3 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,756 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Cross City, Horseshoe Beach (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Duval County
1,062,963 residents, 183,471 aged 65 or older (17.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 99.5 Cheaper than 11 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Jacksonville, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,611 Lower than 64 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 5 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 13.4 per 100,000 a year Lower than 23 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 8.0 months a year More than 100 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.21 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 59 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Escambia County
333,834 residents, 67,852 aged 65 or older (20.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 97.7 Cheaper than 14 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,034 Lower than 81 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 11.9 per 100,000 a year Lower than 27 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.59 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 10 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Pensacola, Century (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Flagler County
140,360 residents, 46,785 aged 65 or older (33.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 99.4 Cheaper than 11 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,675 Lower than 62 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Flagler County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 8.0 months a year More than 100 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.88 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 22 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Franklin County
13,029 residents, 4,170 aged 65 or older (32.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,213 Lower than 77 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Franklin County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.02 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Carrabelle, Apalachicola (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Gadsden County
44,298 residents, 10,025 aged 65 or older (22.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 93.9 Cheaper than 25 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tallahassee, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,855 Lower than 86 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 21.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 10 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.54 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 36 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,290 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Quincy, Midway, Chattahoochee (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Gilchrist County
20,488 residents, 4,733 aged 65 or older (23.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 96.7 Cheaper than 18 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Gainesville, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,280 Lower than 75 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Gilchrist County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.02 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 18 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,756 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Trenton, Bell, Fanning Springs (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Glades County
13,270 residents, 3,709 aged 65 or older (28.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,989 Lower than 54 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Glades County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.44 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 12 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest place: Moore Haven (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Gulf County
15,943 residents, 4,113 aged 65 or older (25.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,209 Lower than 77 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Gulf County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $4.87 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 1 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,756 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Port St. Joe, Wewahitchka (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Hamilton County
14,180 residents, 3,074 aged 65 or older (21.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,568 Lower than 65 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 31.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 3 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.14 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 16 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,756 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Jasper, Jennings, White Springs (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Hardee County
25,932 residents, 4,577 aged 65 or older (17.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,880 Lower than 57 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Hardee County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $4.05 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 2 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Wauchula, Bowling Green, Zolfo Springs (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Hendry County
48,276 residents, 7,070 aged 65 or older (14.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,804 Lower than 59 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Hendry County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.97 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 19 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Clewiston, LaBelle (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Hernando County
221,701 residents, 60,508 aged 65 or older (27.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 100.9 Cheaper than 7 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,356 Lower than 72 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 4.7 per 100,000 a year Lower than 73 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.73 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 27 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest place: Brooksville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Highlands County
111,122 residents, 40,472 aged 65 or older (36.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 92.5 Cheaper than 30 % of the other 3,142 US counties Sebring, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,520 Lower than 67 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 8.1 per 100,000 a year Lower than 45 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.93 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 20 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Sebring, Avon Park, Lake Placid (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Hillsborough County
1,574,115 residents, 260,044 aged 65 or older (16.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 100.9 Cheaper than 7 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,836 Lower than 58 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 3 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 6.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 59 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.50 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 38 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Tampa, Plant City, Temple Terrace (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Holmes County
20,119 residents, 4,452 aged 65 or older (22.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,906 Lower than 85 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Holmes County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.58 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 4 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,756 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Bonifay, Ponce de Leon, Esto (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Indian River County
172,799 residents, 64,427 aged 65 or older (37.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 98.3 Cheaper than 12 % of the other 3,142 US counties Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,426 Lower than 70 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 3.7 per 100,000 a year Lower than 83 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $4.67 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 1 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Sebastian, Vero Beach, Fellsmere (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Jackson County
49,629 residents, 10,367 aged 65 or older (20.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,764 Lower than 88 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 9.1 per 100,000 a year Lower than 37 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.20 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 15 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,756 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Marianna, Graceville, Sneads (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Jefferson County
16,007 residents, 4,355 aged 65 or older (27.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 93.9 Cheaper than 25 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tallahassee, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,165 Lower than 78 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Jefferson County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.78 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 25 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,290 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest place: Monticello (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Lafayette County
8,792 residents, 2,061 aged 65 or older (23.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,921 Lower than 84 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Lafayette County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.73 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 9 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,756 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest place: Mayo (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Lake County
456,068 residents, 127,612 aged 65 or older (28.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 101.4 Cheaper than 7 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,674 Lower than 62 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 4.7 per 100,000 a year Lower than 74 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.21 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 59 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Clermont, Leesburg, Eustis (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Lee County
875,607 residents, 255,635 aged 65 or older (29.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 102.3 Cheaper than 6 % of the other 3,142 US counties Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,762 Lower than 60 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 4.4 per 100,000 a year Lower than 76 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.83 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 8 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Leon County
299,048 residents, 50,854 aged 65 or older (17.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 93.9 Cheaper than 25 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tallahassee, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,780 Lower than 59 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 7.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 49 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.80 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 25 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,710 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest place: Tallahassee (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Levy County
48,520 residents, 12,940 aged 65 or older (26.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 96.7 Cheaper than 18 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Gainesville, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,205 Lower than 77 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Levy County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 8.0 months a year More than 100 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.92 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 20 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Williston, Chiefland, Inglis (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Liberty County
8,035 residents, 1,403 aged 65 or older (17.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $3,167 Lower than 50 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Liberty County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.99 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,290 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest place: Bristol (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Madison County
18,759 residents, 4,629 aged 65 or older (24.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,907 Lower than 56 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Madison County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.61 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 10 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,756 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Madison, Greenville, Lee (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Manatee County
468,200 residents, 137,879 aged 65 or older (29.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 102.4 Cheaper than 6 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,725 Lower than 61 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 4.1 per 100,000 a year Lower than 79 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.83 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 8 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Bradenton, Palmetto, Holmes Beach (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Marion County
442,660 residents, 131,623 aged 65 or older (29.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 95.2 Cheaper than 22 % of the other 3,142 US counties Ocala, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,600 Lower than 64 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 6.8 per 100,000 a year Lower than 55 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.60 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 32 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Martin County
166,272 residents, 55,871 aged 65 or older (33.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 100.2 Cheaper than 8 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Port St. Lucie, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,690 Lower than 62 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 4.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 77 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 8.0 months a year More than 100 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.23 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 5 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Stuart, Indiantown, Sewall's Point (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Miami-Dade County
2,802,029 residents, 513,808 aged 65 or older (18.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 114.2 Cheaper than 0 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,830 Lower than 58 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 8 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 7.7 per 100,000 a year Lower than 48 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.65 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 30 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Miami, Hialeah, Miami Gardens (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Monroe County
80,406 residents, 21,899 aged 65 or older (27.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,851 Lower than 86 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Monroe County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 8.0 months a year More than 100 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $4.22 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 2 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $8,136 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Key West, Marathon, Islamorada, Village of Islands (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Nassau County
106,879 residents, 28,584 aged 65 or older (26.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 99.5 Cheaper than 11 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Jacksonville, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,468 Lower than 68 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Nassau County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.28 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 53 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Fernandina Beach, Hilliard, Callahan (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Okaloosa County
221,810 residents, 40,331 aged 65 or older (18.2 %)
- Cost of living
- 97.0 Cheaper than 17 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,004 Lower than 82 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 5.0 per 100,000 a year Lower than 71 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.63 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 10 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Okeechobee County
42,608 residents, 9,400 aged 65 or older (22.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,581 Lower than 65 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Okeechobee County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.94 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest place: Okeechobee (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Orange County
1,528,002 residents, 218,145 aged 65 or older (14.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 101.4 Cheaper than 7 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,662 Lower than 62 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 7.1 per 100,000 a year Lower than 53 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.25 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 56 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Orlando, Apopka, Ocoee (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Osceola County
481,718 residents, 69,745 aged 65 or older (14.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 101.4 Cheaper than 7 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,675 Lower than 62 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 4.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 77 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.79 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 25 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Kissimmee, St. Cloud (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Palm Beach County
1,575,726 residents, 410,721 aged 65 or older (26.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 114.2 Cheaper than 0 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $3,019 Lower than 54 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 5.7 per 100,000 a year Lower than 64 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.65 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 30 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Pasco County
674,516 residents, 151,303 aged 65 or older (22.4 %)
- Cost of living
- 100.9 Cheaper than 7 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,566 Lower than 65 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 3 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 3.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 84 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.64 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 31 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Zephyrhills, New Port Richey, Dade City (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Pinellas County
948,563 residents, 272,171 aged 65 or older (28.7 %)
- Cost of living
- 100.9 Cheaper than 7 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,438 Lower than 69 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 4 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 4.9 per 100,000 a year Lower than 72 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 10.0 months a year More than 100 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.39 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 45 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Polk County
874,790 residents, 174,801 aged 65 or older (20.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 97.1 Cheaper than 17 % of the other 3,142 US counties Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,539 Lower than 66 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 5.0 per 100,000 a year Lower than 71 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.62 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 32 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Lakeland, Winter Haven, Haines City (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Putnam County
77,734 residents, 20,201 aged 65 or older (26.0 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,727 Lower than 61 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 10.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 32 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.92 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 20 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Palatka, Crescent City, Interlachen (Census, 1 July 2024).
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St. Johns County
346,328 residents, 77,847 aged 65 or older (22.5 %)
- Cost of living
- 99.5 Cheaper than 11 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Jacksonville, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,662 Lower than 62 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 2.5 per 100,000 a year Lower than 92 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 9.0 months a year More than 100 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.47 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 40 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, Marineland (Census, 1 July 2024).
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St. Lucie County
402,449 residents, 100,369 aged 65 or older (24.9 %)
- Cost of living
- 100.2 Cheaper than 8 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Port St. Lucie, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $3,266 Lower than 48 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 6.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 56 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.40 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 5 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Village (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Santa Rosa County
211,115 residents, 39,655 aged 65 or older (18.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 97.7 Cheaper than 14 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,007 Lower than 82 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 4.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 77 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.78 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 8 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Milton, Gulf Breeze, Jay (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Sarasota County
479,958 residents, 186,055 aged 65 or older (38.8 %)
- Cost of living
- 102.4 Cheaper than 6 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,640 Lower than 63 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 3 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 2.8 per 100,000 a year Lower than 90 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.74 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 9 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: North Port, Sarasota, Venice (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Seminole County
491,884 residents, 90,182 aged 65 or older (18.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 101.4 Cheaper than 7 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,351 Lower than 72 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 4.1 per 100,000 a year Lower than 79 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.26 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 55 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Sumter County
157,772 residents, 90,822 aged 65 or older (57.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 85.4 Cheaper than 82 % of the other 3,142 US counties Wildwood-The Villages, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,737 Lower than 60 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 2.8 per 100,000 a year Lower than 91 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.63 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 31 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Wildwood, Bushnell, Center Hill (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Suwannee County
48,149 residents, 11,680 aged 65 or older (24.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,474 Lower than 68 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Suwannee County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.74 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 9 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,710 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Live Oak, Branford (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Taylor County
21,210 residents, 5,008 aged 65 or older (23.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,291 Lower than 74 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Taylor County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.36 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 5 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,756 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest place: Perry (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Union County
16,250 residents, 2,776 aged 65 or older (17.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 94.0 Cheaper than 24 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Florida nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,024 Lower than 82 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Union County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.05 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 18 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,710 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Lake Butler, Worthington Springs, Raiford (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Volusia County
606,573 residents, 165,838 aged 65 or older (27.3 %)
- Cost of living
- 99.4 Cheaper than 11 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,678 Lower than 62 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- 4 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- 5.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 67 % of the other 767 US counties
- Climate
- 7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $1.75 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 26 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Deltona, Daytona Beach, Port Orange (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Wakulla County
38,089 residents, 7,660 aged 65 or older (20.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 93.9 Cheaper than 25 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Tallahassee, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $2,225 Lower than 76 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Wakulla County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.40 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 12 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,290 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Sopchoppy, St. Marks (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Walton County
93,288 residents, 19,723 aged 65 or older (21.1 %)
- Cost of living
- 97.0 Cheaper than 17 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,566 Lower than 92 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Walton County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $2.71 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 9 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Freeport, DeFuniak Springs, Paxton (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Washington County
26,695 residents, 5,509 aged 65 or older (20.6 %)
- Cost of living
- 97.3 Cheaper than 16 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL metropolitan area, US = 100
- Taxes on a retired couple
- USD $1,621 Lower than 91 % of the other 3,110 US counties
- Healthcare access
- No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
- Safety
- Washington County had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
- Climate
- 6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Natural-hazard risk
- USD $3.55 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 4 % of the other 3,143 US counties
- Medicare premiums
- Advantage USD $5,756 · Original + drug plan USD $7,894 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care
Largest places: Chipley, Vernon, Wausau (Census, 1 July 2024).
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Sources: US Census Bureau, county population estimates by age, 1 July 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, all items, of each county's metropolitan area or its state's nonmetropolitan portion; The state's published 2025 income-tax rules, the county's own local income tax where one is levied, and the county's Census ACS property-tax ratio, applied to the example household; CMS, Hospital General Information (Care Compare), hospital overall star rating, release of 13 Aug 2026; CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death 2018-2024 (Single Race, final), by county of residence; CHELSA V2.1 monthly maximum temperature, 1981-2010 (~1 km), averaged over the county, Karger et al.; FEMA, National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county expected annual loss to buildings (EAL_VALB); CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape, plan year 2027; CMS, 2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles (fact sheet, 14 Nov 2025).
Where Florida stands, on the six criteria
Florida's six figures are the ones that set its place on the state ranking, where it sits in Tier 7 of 16. Each is measured for the whole of Florida, not for any single place within it.
| Criterion | Florida |
|---|---|
| Cost of living BEA price level, all items (US = 100); lower is better |
103.4 Cheaper than 20% of the other 50 · housing 122.1 · goods 98.1 · utilities 90.1 · other services 101.3
BEA Regional Price Parities by state, 2024 (SARPP, line codes 1-5) · figure for 2024 · checked 2026-08-28
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| Taxes on a retired couple state and local tax on the example retired couple, USD a year; lower is better |
USD $2,662 (90% margin USD $2,650–$2,674) Lower than 62% of the other 50
Each state's published 2025 income-tax rules and the Census ACS property-tax ratio, applied to the example household · figure for 2025
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| Healthcare access share of residents 65+ living in a county with a 4- or 5-star CMS hospital; higher is better |
75 % of residents 65+ Higher than 76% of the other 50
CMS, Hospital General Information (Care Compare), hospital overall star rating, release of 13 Aug 2026, weighted by each county's population 65+ (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025) · figure for 2026 · checked 2026-10-27
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| Safety homicides per 100,000 a year, 2020–2024, by state of residence; lower is better |
6.3 per 100,000 a year (95% interval 6.1–6.4) Lower than 50% of the other 50
CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death 2018-2024 (Single Race, final), by state of residence · figure for 2024 · checked 2026-10-27
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| Climate months a year whose mean daily high is 18–29 °C (64–84 °F), 1981–2010; more is better |
7.2 months a year More than 98% of the other 50
CHELSA V2.1 monthly maximum temperature, 1981-2010 (~1 km), averaged over the county, Karger et al., weighted by each county's population 65+ (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025) · figure for 2010 · checked 2026-10-27
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| Natural-hazard risk expected yearly loss to buildings from natural hazards, per USD $1,000 of buildings; lower is better |
USD $1.97 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 12% of the other 50
FEMA, National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), state expected annual loss to buildings (EAL_VALB) · figure for 2025 · checked 2026-10-27
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Medicare in Florida
For the published example couple, both 67 and married: what Medicare premiums cost a year for two in Florida, and the most a bad year can cost. What care itself costs depends on a person's health, so it is not estimated here.
Medicare Advantage, with drug coverage
USD $4,870 a year for two in premiums (from USD $4,870)
At most USD $13,770 in a bad year (from USD $7,370), with each person's in-network out-of-pocket maximum
The middle of the 35 plans offered here; "from" is the lowest premium among them.
Original Medicare, with a drug plan
USD $7,894 a year for two in premiums (from USD $4,997)
Medigap: no federal price list — not in this total.
No yearly maximum on Original Medicare alone.
Part B for two, plus the middle of the 11 standalone drug plans offered in the state.
The middle of Florida's 67 counties, weighted by residents 65 or older (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025).
The 2027 Part B premium is not yet published (CMS usually publishes it in November); 2026's is used.
Source: CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape, plan year 2027; CMS, 2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles (fact sheet, 14 Nov 2025).
Florida adds no Medigap enrollment right beyond the federal six-month open enrollment period, which starts the month you are 65 or older and enrolled in Part B. Florida's rule
Free, official Medicare counseling in Florida: Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE), 1-800-963-5337 (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program).
Retiring to Florida: pros and cons, by the figures
Retiring to Florida, judged on the six figures above: a pro is a figure in the top fifth of the states, a con one in the bottom fifth. Figures in between get no verdict.
Pros
- Climate: more than 98% of the other 50 (7.2 months a year). CHELSA V2.1 monthly maximum temperature, 1981-2010 (~1 km), averaged over the county, Karger et al., weighted by each county's population 65+ (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025)
Cons
- Cost of living: dearer than 78% of the other 50 (103.4). BEA Regional Price Parities by state, 2024 (SARPP, line codes 1-5)
- Natural-hazard risk: higher than 88% of the other 50 (USD $1.97 per USD $1,000 of buildings). FEMA, National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), state expected annual loss to buildings (EAL_VALB)
Also shown, not scored
Florida's other state-wide figures: shown for context, not part of its tier. Measured for the whole of Florida — not for any single place within it.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
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Population
Total resident population, US Census Bureau estimate for 1 July 2025.
How this is measuredTotal resident population, Census Bureau estimate as of 1 July 2025, as reported in SSA's Table 1. Bigger is not better — this axis exists for context, never for ranking. |
23,462,518 people |
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Population 65 plus
Residents aged 65 or older, US Census Bureau estimate for 1 July 2025.
How this is measuredResident population aged 65 or older, Census Bureau estimate as of 1 July 2025, as reported in SSA's Table 1. |
5,346,788 people |
|
Social security beneficiary share
Everyone receiving Social Security — retired, disabled, survivors and dependants — as a share of the population, 2025.
How this is measuredAll OASDI beneficiaries — retired workers, disabled workers, survivors and dependants — as a percentage of the total resident population. SSA Table 1 (2025), population as of 1 July 2025. Not the same measure as the county-level retired-worker share. |
22.6 percent |
Source for every figure: SSA Table 1 (2025) · Census population as of 1 July 2025 · figure for 2025 · checked 2026-08-28 Official source
Taxes on a retired couple in Florida
We apply Florida's published rules for tax year 2025 to one example household and show the sum, line by line. These are rules already in force for 2025, not a projection.
The example household
| Filing status | married filing jointly, both aged 67 |
|---|---|
| Social Security | USD $45,000 a year, combined |
| Private pension | USD $25,000 a year |
| IRA or 401(k) withdrawal | USD $20,000 a year |
| Home, for property tax | USD $350,000 |
An illustrative household, the same for every state so states can be compared. Each spouse holds half of each income. Your own figures will differ.
Florida's rules applied
| No state income tax on this household's income in 2025 Florida Department of Revenue, Tax Information for New Residents (GT-800025, R. 08/25) | USD $0 |
|---|---|
| Property tax on a USD $350,000 home, at the state's median taxes paid ÷ median home value US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25103 | USD $2,662 |
| State and local tax, a year | USD $2,662 |
Federal income tax is left out: it is the same in every state, so it cannot separate them. Sales tax is left out too: it depends on what a household buys, and no state publishes an average of its local rates. The rate is listed below.
The rules behind the sum
- State sales tax 6 %, plus any county surtax: 6 % Florida Department of Revenue, Tax Information for New Residents (GT-800025, R. 08/25) · checked Oct 26, 2026
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