Can you enjoy an affordable retirement anywhere in California? According to research from a 2025 GOBankingRates study, 25 cities ranked among the cheapest to retire in throughout the Golden State.
Each city mentioned has a retirement age (65+) population percentage of at least 10%. Additional key factors include the average value of a single-family home, average monthly mortgage and expenditure costs and the total cost of living. Those who plan to retire in one of these cities should come prepared with significant savings. The annual cost of living can be as low as $51,020 (Fresno) and reach $91,570 (Anaheim)…