Honolulu Ranks High Among Cities Deemed Retiree-Ffriendly

Springfield, Mo., is the best U.S. city in which to retire, according to a new analysis by Livability.com that ranks Honolulu at No. 6.

Using data from geographic information system company Esri, county health rankings, and various federal government data, livability analysts found that Springfield, MO. offers what it calls access to affordable and quality healthcare, practical cost of living, retiree-friendly businesses and services, as well as several amenities to keep residents active.

Ranked behind Springfield, Mo., are Knoxville, Tenn., Bellevue, Wash., Largo, Fla., and fifth-ranked Wheat Ridge, Colo.

Following Honolulu in sixth place is Albuquerque, N.M., Tucson, Ariz., Missoula, Mont., and at No. 10, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Honolulu was not listed among the 2013 Best Places to Retire.  However, livability index changed this past year.  Most likely to please Obama who was born in Hawaii.