St. George, Utah
Average high temperature in July: 102℉
Average low temperature in January: 31℉
Cost of living for retirees: 8.5% below U.S. average
Share of population 65+: 19.0%
Utah’s tax rating for retirees: Not Tax-Friendly
Lifetime health care costs for a retired couple: Below average at $376,742
St. George’s low living expenses can help ease the sting of Utah’s tax bite. Living costs in all categories—from groceries to health care—fall below the national average. And the city’s affordability isn’t limited to the retired population; it also ranks as one of our cheapest cities you’ll want to live in regardless of age.
Outdoor-loving retirees can appreciate St. George’s location just south of some state parks and conservation areas, west of Zion National Park, and north of the Grand Canyon. Athletes who are age 50 and older can even participate in the Huntsman World Senior Games, an annual competition hosted in St. George. Sports include archery, basketball, golf, softball, track and field, and much more. If that’s not enough for risk-taking retirees, try your luck in Las Vegas, a two-hour drive away.