Cleveland, OH
3 Ohio cities among top 5 most affordable retirement spots in US
When it comes to retirement, many people often picture warmer climates such as Florida or Arizona.
But how about Ohio? The Buckeye State boasts three of the top five best cities for affordable retirement in the U.S., according to a report from GoBankingRates.com.
Akron, Ohio, the most affordable cities for retirees in the U.S., according to the report, “50 Cheapest Places to Retire Across America.” Monthly expenditures in Akron average out to $1,699, and 15.7% of the city’s population is aged 65 or older, per GoBankingRates.com. Overall, Akron has a livability score of 81, according to the report.
While Akron tops the list of affordable retirement cities, Cleveland and Toledo aren’t far behind at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively.
Cleveland, on Lake Erie north of Akron, has average monthly expenditures of $1,723, about 15% of its population is aged 65 or older, and an overall livability score of 72.
Toledo, located in northwest Ohio, has average monthly expenditures of $1,738, about 15.5% of its population is 65 or older, and an overall livability score of 66.
Other Ohio cities to make the list include Cincinnati at 24th and Columbus at 27th.
The top 10 most affordable U.S. cities for retirement, according to GoBankingRates.com, are:
- Akron, OH
- Albuquerque, NM
- Spokane, WA
- Cleveland, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Greensboro, NC
- Amarillo, TX
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Little Rock, AR
For its report, GoBankingRates.com compared U.S. cities with a population of at least 150,000 and at least 10% of its residents aged 65 or older. Each city was also compared by total households, median household income, average single-family home cost, and cost of living such as housing, utilities, groceries and transportation, and more.
The full report from GoBankingRates.com ranking the top 50 cheapest cities to retire in the U.S. can be found online.
Cleveland, OH
If You Could Put Any Cleveland Baseball Player from the Past on the 2026 Team, Who Would it Be?
We are beginning to see the 2026 roster shape up – now it’s time to get your time machines out.
What Cleveland baseball player from the past would make the biggest impact on the 2026 Cleveland Guardians?
Is it 2017 Francisco Lindor anchoring the team from the shortstop position? Or 1948 Lou Boudreau?
Is it 2002 Jim Thome or 2006 Travis Hafner providing thump in the middle of the lineup? Maybe 1953 Al Rosen gets to DH and spell Jose at third?
Is it 2014 Michael Brantely in right field? 1994 Kenny Lofton in center? 2006 Grady Sizemore in center? 1920 Tris Speaker in center?
1995 Albert Belle providing a shock to the system in left?
Or do you want an ace – maybe 2017 Corey Kluber, 1946 Bob Feller, 2008 CC Sabathia, 1969 Sam McDowell, 1972 Gaylord Perry, 2008 Cliff Lee or 1968 Luis Tiant?
Let us know your choice in the comments below!
Cleveland, OH
House explosion in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood catches neighboring houses on fire
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A house explosion in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood caught its two neighboring houses and a car on fire and covered the street in thick smoke.
The family who lived in the house that exploded was not home at the time, Cleveland Fire confirmed.
Cleveland EMS told 19 News that paramedics evaluated a 14-year-old boy in stable condition and will be transported by private vehicle for medical assistance.
All residents were safely evacuated and are being assisted by the Red Cross.
The houses are in the 5900 block of Cable Avenue, east of Broadway.
The two-story house that exploded collapsed after noon, Cleveland Fire confirmed.
The explosion and blaze caught the neighboring houses on both sides on fire, Cleveland Fire said.
Below is raw video our 19 News crews captured on scene:
Our cameras captured a first responder carrying a young child on the street away from the home, but it is unknown which house the child lived in.
Cleveland Fire said that 10 companies and 45 firefighters had all fires under control in an hour and a half.
Clouds of smoke filled the nearby streets, creating dangerously low visibility and difficult breathing conditions.
The plume of smoke could be seen for miles, even in downtown Cleveland and Parma.
The cause of the explosion and the estimated damage amount have yet to be determined. Enbridge Gas is on scene, and 19 News is waiting to hear back.
Return to 19 News for updates.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The 17-year-old boy accused of a deadly shooting at a Cleveland deli, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Thursday.
Royal King was indicted on the charges of aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, carrying concealed weapons, and improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle.
King will continue being held on a $1 million bond at the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Facility.
He will return to court on March 2 for a pre-trial.
King is accused of killing Jahari Stegall, 17, on Sept. 19, 2025 at the E. 185th Deli in the city’s Northshore Collinwood neighborhood.
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King allegedly drove to the deli in a stolen car and walked through the aisles.
Security cameras then show Stegall walking through the parking lot.
King allegedly met Stegall at the door with a gun in his hand and shot him in the back of the head before fleeing the scene.
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley said Stegall was a good kid who barely knew King.
U.S. Marshals arrested King on Oct. 29, 2025 at home on E. 147th Street in Cleveland.
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