This article references retirement cost-of-living data and housing affordability information from sources including U.S. News & World Report, GoBankingRates, and publicly available housing market data from national real estate research platforms.
Affordable U.S. Cities Where Retirement Can Cost About the Same as Living Abroad
Many Americans assume that retiring affordably means moving overseas.
Popular retirement destinations such as Mexico and Portugal often attract attention because of their relatively low cost of living. According to retirement cost estimates cited by International Living and other retirement research groups, some couples abroad report living comfortably on about $1,500 to $2,500 per month, depending on the location.
However, several cities within the United States offer similar affordability. These communities combine relatively low housing prices with local amenities, healthcare access, and established neighborhoods.…