20 Best U.S. Suburbs For Your Happy Retirement

19. BLUE BELL, PENNSYLVANIA

Percentage of households collecting Social Security: 39.6 percent
Median home listing price: $449,000

Blue Bell is a Philadelphia suburb with about 2,500 households. The area received high livability scores from Area Vibes for its low crime rates and stable housing market, both of which make it a good choice for retirees. But living there does come at a relatively high price.

Home prices are the third-highest of all the suburbs included in this study, and Blue Bell has the highest cost of living as well. The cost to retire comfortably in Pennsylvania is about $51,000 a year.