Stretching a fixed income in retirement takes more than a budget — it takes finding the right place to live. Whether you’re drawing Social Security, tapping a pension, or living off savings, where you land matters as much as how much you have.
To help, our team at FinanceBuzz analyzed Zillow rent and home value data, U.S. Census demographic and income figures, and Walk Score data across hundreds of U.S. cities to find places where retirees with a household income under $65,000 could realistically afford to put down roots in 2026.
The following 12 cities offer a mix of affordability and a senior-focused community, making them great options for retirement…