All 50 States Ranked: Worst to Best States to Retire In

Pennsylvania

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Affordability: 29

Quality of Life: 3

Health Care: 27

Pennsylvania has many landscapes and options for those looking to retire — from city living in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia to mountain living and seclusion, this state has it all.

Pennsylvania does rank #48 on the Worst Taxpayer Ranking, which clearly isn’t ideal! Fortunately, Pennsylvania does hit #5 on both the Most Theaters per Capita and the Most Museums per Capita lists, which is great for those who enjoy being entertained! You may not think of Pennsylvania as a center for culture, but it definitely has a lot to offer.