Retire to New York City? New index redefines what makes a great place for retirees

A new ranking of top destinations for retirees to relocate trades green golf courses and sunny beaches for urban density and concrete jungles. Really. New York City ranks No. 1 in the new Geography of Prosperity Index, a ranking of 250 urban areas in America by global analytics firms HumanChange and Motivf. At the other end, the cities millions of Americans choose for retirement — pulled by warm weather, low taxes, low density, and a low cost of living — rank at or near the very bottom of this measure of urban health... The Villages in Lady Lake, Fla, for...