When it comes to retiring, most people want  the same things.
  A peaceful, affordable, yet stimulating place  that allows optimal enjoyment of the Golden
  Years.
  It can be overwhelming when it comes to choosing  a new city.
  There are plenty of places you can retire  cheaply that boast plentiful entertainment,
  charming neighborhoods, affordable property,  temperate weather, and lots of other retirees.
  1. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  Pittsburgh combines low housing costs with  a high quality of life.
  The median cost of homeownership is $1,100  per month for retirees making mortgage payments
  and $470 monthly for those with paid-off homes,  according to Census Bureau data.
  The median home price among older homeowners  is $140,000.
  Renting is also an affordable option for retirees  who don't want the responsibility of maintaining
  a home.
  The median rent for people age 60 and older  is $670 per month.
  Pittsburgh is an ideal retirement spot for  retirees who are no longer able to drive.
  Free public transportation on the bus and  rail systems is provided to residents age
  65 and older.
  2. Nashville, Tennessee.
  The housing prices in this melodious city  will sound like music for your retirement
  budget.
  Older homeowners face monthly housing costs  of $1,200 with a mortgage and $430 with a
  paid-off home.
  The median home value among people age 60  and older is $230,000.
  Renting an apartment costs a median of $830  per month in Tennessee's state capital city.
  There are also tax perks for Tennessee residents  who plan to work in retirement.
  The state of Tennessee doesn't tax earned  income, but does tax dividend and interest
  income.
  3. San Antonio, Texas.
  San Antonio features a cost of living that's  slightly lower than the national average,
  with the median home sale price below the  national median as well.
  Active adults in retirement will find every  kind of housing choice – from dedicated
  retirement communities to all types of housing  in the city's neighborhoods.
  San Antonio offers big-city amenities and  world-renowned attractions coupled with a
  relaxed and inviting atmosphere.
  Most famously known as the home of the Alamo,  the spirit of the region expands beyond its
  tourist labels, offering a community rich  in Spanish and Old West heritage.
  San Antonio's sees approximately 300 days  of sunshine per year.
  During the winter, below-freezing temperatures  and snow are very uncommon.
  4. Palm Bay-Melbourne, Florida.
  The home of Kennedy Space Center and Cape  Canaveral Air Force Station is often referred
  to as the Space Coast.
  A beach retirement along the Atlantic Ocean  can be enjoyed at a reasonable price in the
  metro area that includes Palm Bay, Melbourne  and Titusville.
  The area has affordable housing, costing retirees  age 60 and older a median of $1,200 per month
  with a mortgage, which declines to $440 among  those with a paid-off home.
  The median home price is just $190,2000.
  You could also rent an apartment on a modest  retirement income.
  Renters pay a median of $900 to live along  this part of Florida's east coast.
  5. Greenville, South Carolina.
  Located about halfway between Atlanta and  Charlotte, Greenville has considerably more
  affordable housing than these larger cities.
  The median home value among people age 60  and older is only $160,000.
  Mortgage-free retirees can live in Greenville  for a median of $320 per month, while those
  making mortgage payments have $1,000 in monthly  housing costs.
  Renting a house or apartment allows you to  test out a retirement spot before committing
  to a home purchase.
  It costs a median of $700 per month to rent  a home in Greenville.
  6. Grand Rapids, Michigan.
  You don't need a fortune to retire in Grand  Rapids.
  The median home price among people age 60  and older is just $170,000, according to Census
  Bureau data.
  Retirees with paid-off homes have median housing  costs of $450 per month.
  Those who are still making mortgage payments  are charged a median of $1,100 monthly.
  Renting an apartment can be a good way to  test out a potential retirement spot and easily
  move on if the neighborhood doesn't suit  you.
  The median rent is $770 per month in the Grand  Rapids metro area.
  7. Lakeland, Florida.
  Waterfront property doesn't have to be expensive  if you consider retirement in this inland
  Florida area with 38 lakes.
  The median home price for people age 60 and  older is just $146,000.
  Retirees with a mortgage pay a median of $1,140  per month in homeownership costs.
  Monthly expenses drop to $400 among retiree  homeowners who have paid off their mortgage.
  Renters age 60 and older are charged a median  of $830 per month.
  Retirees in Lakeland enjoy mild winters, but  watch out for the humid summers and accompanying
  air conditioning bills.
  There's no state income tax in Florida,  which helps to keep costs low for retirees
  with part-time jobs.
  8. Daytona Beach, Florida.
  Retirement near the beach can be enjoyed on  a modest budget in Daytona Beach.
  The median home price among people age 60  and older is $185,000.
  Retirees who have paid off their mortgage  have a median of just $430 in monthly housing
  costs.
  Older homeowners with mortgages pay a median  of $1,000 per month.
  Renting an apartment in Daytona Beach costs  a median of $930 monthly.
  But don't expect a quiet retirement in this  dynamic city that contains the headquarters
  for NASCAR and hosts several large motor sports  events each year.
  9. McAllen, Texas.
  McAllen residents enjoy some of the lowest  housing costs in the United States.
  The median home price among people age 60  and older is only $73,000.
  The McAllen area, which includes Edinburg  and Mission, is the only metro area in the
  country where the median home value is a five-figure  sum.
  Retirees with mortgages on their homes pay  a median of $1,080 per month to live in McAllen,
  but homeowners without mortgages have significantly  lower costs of just $350 per month.
  Renting is also a good deal, costing retirees  a median of $580 monthly.
  10. Indianapolis.
  Home to one of the world's largest children's  museums, as well as professional and college
  sports teams and miles of recreational trails,  Indianapolis has plenty to keep locals entertained.
  Indianapolis' lively downtown is easily walkable.
  With so many things to do, Indianapolis allows  its residents to experience big-city living
  without too much effort.
  The Indianapolis Cultural Trail connects neighborhoods  and cultural districts, and offers access
  to multiple entertainment venues, public art,  restaurants and shops along the way.
  The home prices in Indianapolis are reflective  of the state's low cost of living; so low
  you will be hard pressed to find many cities  of this size with home values which average
  $120,000.
  While the weather in the fall lends itself  to outdoor activity, the winter months can
  be brutal.
     
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