With inflation and housing costs spiking across the nation, it seems harder than ever to retire on Social Security benefits alone. That may feel doubly true for seniors who have always dreamed of retiring to a quiet town on the beach. The East and West Coasts are notoriously expensive. Can you really make a life there on a fixed salary?
Depending on the town, the answer could be a surprising “yes.” We’ve found eight oceanside cities where living comfortably and affordably is well within seniors’ reach.
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1. Ocean Springs, Mississippi
It’s 8% cheaper to live in Ocean Springs than the rest of the country — and far more scenic. One of the city’s white-sand beaches is a social hub with pits, while the other is quiet and family-friendly…