Kentucky, New Jersey, and Mississippi top the list of the worst places to retire in the U.S. in 2024, according to a new survey from WalletHub. The study compared the 50 states across 46 key indicators, from tax rates and the cost of living to access to quality medical care and fun activities.
However, unlike the companion Best Places to Retire in the U.S., these ten worst states to retire in 2024 generally have higher taxes and crime rates, and inadequate healthcare facilities.
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| Rank | State | Total Score* | Affordability | Quality of Life | Healthcare |
| 41 | Illinois | 47 | 47 | 16 | 26 |
| 42 | Arkansas | 47 | 13 | 49 | 42 |
| 43 | Washington | 47 | 45 | 17 | 27 |
| 44 | New York | 47 | 50 | 10 | 12 |
| 45 | Louisiana | 46 | 16 | 46 | 47 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | 46 | 17 | 47 | 45 |
| 47 | Rhode Island | 45 | 42 | 42 | 23 |
| 48 | Mississippi | 44 | 12 | 50 | 48 |
| 49 | New Jersey | 44 | 49 | 35 | 20 |
| 50 | Kentucky | 43 | 32 | 41 | 44 |
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