If you want to make the most of your retirement savings, finding an affordable place to call home can make all the difference. Living in the right city can help you avoid wasting money on sky-high rent or mortgage payments.
For many retirees, living well on a tight budget means heading to the South, which isn’t a bad thing, considering the milder winters, entertaining recreation options, and plentiful senior communities. FinanceBuzz recently evaluated 180 cities using weighted, standardized data across four key dimensions — livability, affordability, culture and recreation, and climate — to produce category scores and an overall ranking of snowbird-friendly destinations.
This guide explores several Southern cities that have rentals available for $1,700 per month or less…