Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an “Indispensable Monopoly” providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n Here’s a brief look at what makes St. Petersburg so attractive to older people looking to spend their retirement years in paradise.<\/p>\n Image source: Getty Images.<\/p>\n Safety<\/p>\n Whatever officials are doing to make the city safer, it appears to be working. In 2025, St. Petersburg recorded 10 homicides, a 44% decrease from 2024, and 44% lower than the five-year average. In addition, auto thefts and fatal crashes decreased by 31% over the same five-year period.<\/p>\n Community<\/p>\n If you’re looking for a safe and supportive community, St. Petersburg may be the ideal place. The city focuses on community building, and since there’s a high concentration of seniors (roughly 21% of the total population), you’ll have plenty of social opportunities.<\/p>\n Prefer to live in a 55+ community? There are many choices. Unless you prefer solitude, there’s no reason you can’t make friends in such a thriving town.<\/p>\n Cost of living<\/p>\n The overall cost of living in St. Petersburg is 4% lower than the national average. It’s also important to note that Florida does not tax Social Security benefits, and there’s no state income tax. Relocating to St. Petersburg<\/a> also means finding a housing market that’s 16% below the national average. However, you can expect to pay 5% more for utilities, 6% more for groceries, and 1% more for transportation.<\/p>\n Things to do<\/p>\n Sunny weather makes it easy to get out and enjoy yourself. Whether that means visiting the miles of beaches, looking for fossils, or fishing is up to you. Here’s a (very small) sample of what St. Petersburg has to offer young-at-heart retirees. In St. Petersburg, you can:<\/p>\n Visit the St. Pete pierStroll through the Saturday morning marketVisit one of the many art galleries, including the Morean Arts Center, where you can marvel at the glass and clay worksFeel like you’re stepping back in time at the Weedon Island ReserveExplore the unique (highly historical) Grand Central DistrictTreat yourself to a visit to the Salvador Dali Museum (if Dali isn’t your artist of choice, try The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art)Enjoy the sun while walking, biking, or kayaking<\/p>\n While St. Petersburg is one of the top cities mentioned in The Motley Fool’s Best Places to Retire in the South in 2026<\/a>, it’s not the only contender. If St. Pete isn’t your cup of tea, there are other cities that just might fit the bill.<\/p>\n The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook<\/p>\n If you’re like most Americans, you’re a few years (or more) behind on your retirement savings. But a handful of little-known “Social Security secrets”<\/a>could help ensure a boost in your retirement income.<\/p>\n One easy trick could pay you as much as $23,760 more… each year! Once you learn how to maximize your Social Security benefits, we think you could retire confidently with the peace of mind we’re all after. JoinStock Advisorto learn more about these strategies.<\/p>\n![\"Older](\"https:\/\/barchart-news-media-prod.aws.barchart.com\/FC\/cd30c73db36bf73b3f8c4dca11574776\/%3Furl%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fg.foolcdn.com%252feditorial%252fimages%252f852983%252ffloridaretirement.jpg%26amp%3Bw%3D700\"\/)
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