Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Dry sunny winters, low taxes on retirement income, and resort-style living.
1. Scottsdale: Best overall for retirees
2. Sun City: Best 55+ community
3. Tucson: Best value
4. Prescott: Best for cooler weather
5. Gilbert: Best for amenities
6. Mesa: Best value with space
7. Green Valley: Best quiet retirement
8. Sedona: Best for natural beauty
Arizona is a longtime retirement favorite for its dry warm winters, abundant sunshine, and tax treatment that is friendly to retirees, with no tax on Social Security. The Phoenix area concentrates the active-adult communities, while Tucson and Prescott offer alternatives. Here are the 8 best places to retire in Arizona, ranked.