5 best cities to grow older in

Advantages: Quality healthcare, lots of job opportunities for older adults
Drawbacks: High cost of living, income disparity

Access to medical care is one issue you won't have to worry about in Boston, where doctors of every specialty abound. The city is also known for its innovated medical treatments and high quality nursing homes.

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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