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.
Rachelle M. Hale, age 45, passed away on July 3, 2026. She was born on August 1, 1980, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Richard and Cheryl Hobbs.
Beloved wife of John Kevin Hale, Jr. Devoted mother of John Kevin Hale, III, Jacob Hale, Zackary Hale, and Hannah Hale. Cherished grandmother of John Hale, IV, Alivia Hale, Zayden Hale, Avianna Atwood, Aunika Hale, Jonnalynn Hale, Layla Hale, Ja’Von Atwood, Jr., and Jacob Hale, Jr. Dear sister of Kelly Hobbs, Rickie Hobbs, Donald Hobbs, and Shane Hobbs. Treasured aunt to a host of nieces and nephews.
Rachelle found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren, who brought endless happiness to her life. She will be remembered for the love she shared, the memories she created, and the unwavering devotion she had for those she held dear. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Family and friends are welcome on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Slone & Co. Life Celebration Center 3556 W. 130th St. Cleveland, OH 44111. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., at West Park Cemetery 3942 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44144 (Please meet at cemetery gates by 11:15 a.m.).
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A man was found dead in the street early Monday, and three others were hospitalized after a shooting on Cleveland’s East Side early Monday morning.
According to a release from Cleveland Police, at around 3:18 a.m., officers in the Fourth District responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the area of East 102nd Street and Sophia Avenue.
While en route to the initial location, two 17-year-old girls approached the officers and told them they had been shot while driving in the area of East 116th Street and Buckeye Road.
When officers arrived at East 102nd Street and Sophia Avenue, they found two more victims with gunshot wounds, a 21-year-old man and a 30-year-old man.
The 30-year-old man, identified as Sharon Darius Walker, was pronounced dead in the roadway on the scene.
The three other victims were taken to the hospital and are stable.
Police said the investigation is still ongoing.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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