{"id":1259,"date":"2026-06-05T14:39:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=1259"},"modified":"2026-06-05T14:39:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:39:00","slug":"ranking-the-10-best-cities-to-retire-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=1259","title":{"rendered":"Ranking the 10 best cities to retire in California"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Endless sun and great scenery, but high taxes and the next Great Quake. Is it really worth it to retire in California?<\/p>\n

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Millions of people say yes, and for them, there is a helpful new report on \u201cThe Best Cities to Retire in California.\u201d Made by Retirement Living, an Oklahoma-based concern whose website has helpful resources like \u201cPros and Cons of a Walk-In Tub\u201d and \u201cHow To Buy Gold,\u201d the report lists 75 cities from best to worst for retirees \u2013 including several good prospects near the Bay Area.<\/p>\n

Cities with populations above 100,000 were given scores weighted by affordability, safety, livability and access to healthcare. Overall, Chico came out on top for its cheapness \u2013 the median monthly rent of $1,625 is a thousand bucks less than the statewide median \u2013 while Inglewood in SoCal was at the bottom.<\/p>\n

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Larger cities like San Jose, Oakland and L.A. tended to score low due to high prices and crime. But close to the Bay, Daly City got props for its walkability score and large number of elderly people \u2013 \u201cperfect for retirees hoping to expand their social circle.\u201d Vacaville also made the cut for its low crime and low climate risk.<\/p>\n

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1 Chico<\/p>\n

2 Daly City<\/p>\n

3 Clovis<\/p>\n

4 Vacaville<\/p>\n

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5 Thousand Oaks<\/p>\n

6 Huntington Beach<\/p>\n

7 Roseville<\/p>\n

8 Visalia<\/p>\n

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9 Santa Rosa<\/p>\n

10 Ventura<\/p>\n

Source: retirementliving.com\/best-cities-to-retire-california<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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