While coastal California cities make headlines for astronomical housing costs, there exists a snow-capped paradise where your retirement dollars stretch like taffy in the summer sun.
Mount Shasta, crowned by its majestic 14,179-foot volcanic peak, offers that increasingly rare combination in the Golden State – breathtaking natural beauty without the breathtaking price tag.
The town sits nestled at the southwestern base of its namesake mountain, creating a postcard-perfect setting where affordability doesn’t mean sacrificing quality of life.
In fact, for many retirees and remote workers fleeing the financial pressure cooker of San Francisco or Los Angeles, Mount Shasta represents something approaching a financial miracle – a place where your Social Security check might actually cover your living expenses…