Many articles about affordable retirement communities in Florida mention towns with which readers are already familiar. Jacksonville comes up frequently. Lakeland, Tallahassee, and Gainesville all have similar characteristics.
However, many Floridians (or those looking to relocate to Florida) are already aware of these cities. The website Finance Buzz recently identified Florida towns where one can reportedly live solely on social security benefits.
Several of the cities were already well-known. Many retirees prefer lesser-known towns because moving there can mean less traffic, so I’ve included a list of them below, along with some information about each…