Best Places to Retire in Arizona (2026)

Phoenix is the #1 ranked city in Arizona with 66.70 (retirement score). This ranking includes 2 Arizona cities with available data.

#1
Phoenix
66.70
Pop. 1,624,832
#2
Mesa
33.30
Pop. 507,478
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All 2 Cities Ranked

Source: Multiple Sources
#CityPopulationRetirement Score
1Phoenix1,624,83266.70
2Mesa507,47833.30

Methodology

Cities in Arizona are ranked by retirement score. Only cities with populations above 1,000 are included. Data sourced from Multiple Sources. Last updated 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the #1 best places to retire in arizona?
Phoenix ranks #1 with 66.70 (retirement score).
What are the top 5 best places to retire in arizona?
1. Phoenix (66.70), 2. Mesa (33.30)
How many cities in Arizona are ranked?
This ranking includes 2 cities in Arizona with available data.

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