Retirement Gem: East Coast's Standout

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, ranked as the top place to retire in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report's latest data.

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Affordability, including housing, utility, and grocery costs, carries significant weight in the rankings.

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Harrisburg offers easy access, scenic outdoors along the Susquehanna River, and trails at Riverfront Park hosting annual events.

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The median house price in Harrisburg is $223,842, significantly below the national average.

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Other top-ranking cities include Reading, Lancaster, Scranton , Allentown, New York City, York, Daytona Beach, Youngstown, and Pittsburgh.

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