Retirement on a fixed income doesn’t have to mean giving up the coast. Across the Southeast, a stretch of shoreline runs from the Mississippi Gulf to the Virginia capes, lined with cities that have reasonable housing costs, mild winters, and a relaxed pace of life. For less than $2,200 a month, you can stretch your retirement dollars further.
To find the best options, our team at FinanceBuzz analyzed Zillow rent and home value data, U.S. Census demographics, and retirement income statistics across hundreds of cities. Here are 10 coastal spots where retirees are making it work.
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1. Savannah, Georgia
Median rent: $1,519…