DALLAS (1080 KRLD) - The Dallas -Fort Worth area is one of the top places in the country to retire according to US News & World Report.
US News weighed a number of factors to determine the rankings including housing affordability, health care, happiness and taxes.
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked number 10 on the list largely because of its tax score.
"There's no income or social security income tax which helps a lot of Texas areas, like Dallas-Fort Worth , stand out in the rankings" according to Emily Brandon with US News.
Austin came in 11th on the list and UT was a big factor. A lot of people who retire enjoy continuing their education and universities often offer free or reduced tuition for seniors.
Fort Myers Florida was ranked the best place to retire, followed by Sarasota, Florida and Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
El Paso was number 24 on the list.