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But what would retirement look like in The Grand Canyon State withoutSocial Security benefits?

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Camp Verde

14.

Oro Valley

13.

Fountain Hills

12.

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Bullhead City

11.

Lake Havasu City

10.

Apache Junction

9.

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Chino Valley

8.

Cottonwood

7.

Florence

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Prescott

5.

Payson

4.

Gold Canyon

3.

Sun City

2.

Green Valley

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First, GOBankingRates found cities in Arizona using the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

Using this data the percentage of the population ages 65 and over can be calculated.

Using the cost of living and mortgage costs, the total cost of living can be calculated.

The average single family home value was sourced from Zillow Home Value Index for August 2024.

The livability index was sourced from AreaVibes and included as supplemental information.

All data was collected on and is up to date as of Oct. 2, 2024.

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