5 best cities to grow older in

Advantages: Lots of jobs for older adults, low cost of living
Drawbacks: High crime rates and binge drinking

Home to Berkshire Hathaway, ConAgra Foods and Union Pacific Corp., Omaha offers plenty of jobs for both young and old alike. That makes it that much easier for seniors to afford the already reasonable cost of living.

First published November 18, 2014: 10:51 AM ET

Source: Milken Institute's Best Cities for Successful Aging 2014.
Milken Institute compiled its rankings based on research and data from several government agencies, nonprofits and other organizations. It looked at a range of indicators as they applied to seniors in a metropolitan statistical area, including general living conditions, access to and quality of health care, wellness and lifestyle, financial factors, living arrangements, employment and education opportunities, transportation and community engagement.

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