TOP 12] Best Cities To Retire on $3,500 a Month

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While Florida may seem like the most popular place to move during retirement, the U.S. offers a vast number of cities that feature a bustling social life and affordable housing for retirees.

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Richfield, Minnesota

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Mishawaka, Indiana

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Willoughby Hills, Ohio

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St. Peters, Missouri

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Loveland, Colorado

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Parma Heights, Ohio

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Plymouth, Michigan

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Metairie, Louisiana

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North Royalton, Ohio

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Farmington, Michigan

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This city is an amazing option for those looking for a place to retire as it offers the highest livability on this list, and 17.2% of the residents are 65 or older.

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TOP 12] Best Cities To Retire on $3,500 a Month

While Florida may seem like the most popular place to move during retirement, the U.S. offers a vast number of cities that feature a bustling social life and affordable housing for retirees.

Richfield, Minnesota

The city of Richfield borders the Mississippi River and the Minnesota River. Its average rent stands at $791 for a one-bedroom apartment, and its grocery bill average is $353.

Mishawaka, Indiana

Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Willoughby Hills features average rent at $731 per month and falls in the middle as far as rent prices go on this list. The city is great for social butterflies, as 18% of Willoughby Hills is over 65.

St. Peters, Missouri

Loveland, Colorado

Loveland falls at No. 6 on this list, despite the highest monthly healthcare cost out of these cities, at $536, and relatively high grocery bills, at $349.

Parma Heights, Ohio

Plymouth, Michigan

Plymouth showcases a high livability index of 92 and monthly rent at an average of $794 for a one-bedroom.

Metairie, Louisiana

Metairie takes third place on this list, with one-bedroom rent averaging $665. With 20% of this city’s population over 65, it is a great option for people looking for a place to retire.

North Royalton, Ohio

North Royalton, a suburb of Cleveland, is No. 2 on this list thanks to relatively low rent ($681) and healthcare costs ($458), plus a good livability score. About 19% of the city’s residents are over 65.

Farmington, Michigan

Farmington takes first place as the best city to retire on a monthly budget of $3,500 or less. This upscale suburb of Detroit offers one-bedroom apartment rent for an average of $738 per month and monthly groceries at $344.

This city is an amazing option for those looking for a place to retire as it offers the highest livability on this list, and 17.2% of the residents are 65 or older.

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