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9 Most Livable Cities for Wealthy Retirees in the Northwest

May 23, 2025

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Written by Heather Taylor

Edited by Chris Cluff

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Planning to spend retirement in the Northwest? According to new data from Livability, a media company that specializes in developing city rankings, nine Northwestern cities are ideal for wealthy retirees seeking comfortable cities where they can thrive.

See which nine Northwestern cities should be on your retirement radar.

Vancouver, Washington

LivScore: 731
Population: 200,911
Median home value: $483,547

Gresham, Oregon

LivScore: 700
Population: 105,866
Median home value: $448,551

Kennewick, Washington

LivScore: 697
Population: 86,371
Median home value: $381,322

Eugene, Oregon

LivScore: 696
Population: 179,434
Median home value: $455,903

Nampa, Idaho

LivScore: 687
Population: 115,609
Median home value: $393,920

Spokane, Washington

LivScore: 683
Population: 232,559
Median home value: $404,436

Salem, Oregon

LivScore: 671
Population: 175,102
Median home value: $391,619

Billings, Montana

LivScore: 663
Population: 121,470
Median home value: $341,146

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Anchorage, Alaska

LivScore: 639
Population: 287,567
Median home value: $374,530

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