10 Colorado Cities Where You Can Live on Nothing but Social Security

There are plenty of reasons to consider moving to Colorado for retirement, with an abundance of natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities chief among them.

Unfortunately, the state has become notoriously expensive for both homeowners and renters. However, there are still some cities in Colorado where you can stretch your retirement dollars further .

With the average retiree receiving a little more than $1,900 in Social Security each month, here are 10 cities in Colorado where it’s possible to live on just your benefit.

Median home prices come from Redfin and median rental prices come from Zillow.

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1. Alamosa

Median home price: $283,000

Median rent: $1,250

Located in south-central Colorado, Alamosa offers many perks for retirees hoping to live on Social Security. Affordability is a big seller, but so is natural beauty.

Alamosa maintains a small-town feel, with a population under 10,000. It also has beautiful views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

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