state capitol with light green dome
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
  • U.S. News and World Report released its latest list of the best places to retire in 2024.
  • Places that are cheaper to live in, levy lower taxes, and make residents happier topped the ranking.
  • Cities in Pennsylvania dominated the list, while only one spot in Florida made it in.

Imagine the ideal place to retire: Palm trees, swimming pools, and colorful cocktails come to mind.

Or just think of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with its green-domed capitol building and an average annual temperature of about 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Sound weird? It's not. Harrisburg is the best place in America to retire, according to U.S. News and World Report's latest ranking.