UNDATED – With retirees dealing with inflation while often living on a fixed income, the personal-finance company WalletHub has released its report on 2026’s Best & Worst States to Retire, along with expert insights, to highlight where seniors can maximize savings while enjoying a high quality of life.

To help retirees find a safe, enjoyable, and budget-friendly place to live, WalletHub evaluated all 50 states across 46 key measures, covering affordability, health-related factors, and overall quality of life.

Retiring in South Dakota (1=Best; 25=Avg.):

• Overall Rank for South Dakota: 3^rd
• 19^th – Adjusted Cost of Living
• 14^th – WalletHub ‘Taxpayer’ Ranking
• 9^th – Elderly-Friendly Labor Market
• 20^th – % of Population Aged 65 & Older
• 22^nd – Property-Crime Rate
• 27^th – Life Expectancy
• 11^th – Health-Care Facilities per Capita

For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-states-to-retire/18592