Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines ranked high in two categories: livability and cost of living, which makes Des Moines the 6th best city to live and live only on your Social Security checks alone! Here, the average rent is only $729, and its livability score is 75.
Rochester, Minnesota
This is the home of the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, which opened in the city in 1889. Here, rent is the third-highest in this article, its livability score is high too, which makes it extremely desirable for retirees. Plus, 3 million people visit Rochester every year, so its economy is definitely flourishing! The average rent here is $800.
