14. Plano, Texas

This ideal retirement destination has earned a livability score of 91, the highest on our list. That means that while you’d probably need to pay around $386,071 for a house, you’ll definitely be getting good value for your money. The city’s proximity to Dallas is yet another thing that makes it ideal. And for those looking for peace of mind, you’re going to love this: Plano has been voted the safest city in the nation in 2011 by Forbes!

Nature lovers will fall head over heels for the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve plus the network of biking and hiking trails connecting the Bob Woodruff Park and Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve.