The Sunshine State really has a lot going for it.

Namely, picking a great location to retire in when the time comes.

So, which city came out on top?

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That honor belongs to none other than Tampa.

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WalletHub analyzed 180 cities across the U.S., measuring each across its 45 key metrics.

It then calculated each citys overall score to create its rank-order findings.

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And the first step is to take action, now.

“The key is to optimize the assets you have to fulfill your lifestyle goals.

Implementing a comprehensive budget and continuously monitoring your expenditures are foundational steps.

A patio with sky scrapers in the background on a sunny day in Tampa

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