14. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
| Avg. 1BR Rent ~$839/mo |
SS Covers Rent? ✅ Yes |
SS Tax? No SS Tax |
State Oklahoma |
Oklahoma City consistently ranks as one of the most affordable major cities in the country for renters, with average 1-bedroom apartments running around $839 per month. Oklahoma does not tax Social Security income, and the overall cost of living — including groceries, transportation, and utilities — runs about 10% below the national average.
The Bricktown entertainment district, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, and the Myriad Botanical Gardens give retirees an active and culturally rich urban life. The National Memorial and Museum is a moving historical landmark, and Lake Hefner provides waterfront outdoor recreation within city limits. Healthcare is anchored by SSM Health Saint Anthony Hospital and Integris Health, both of which serve the senior community extensively.
Oklahoma City’s flat geography makes it very drivable and accessible, and the city has invested significantly in its public infrastructure in recent years. For retirees seeking a genuine big-city experience with small-city rents and Southern hospitality, OKC delivers one of the strongest retirement value propositions in the country for 2026.
We live in Las Vegas and need a place that includes utilities and cable. Me and my husband make $38,000 a year and now pay $1000 a month just making it. We need to be out of here by January 2027.
I don’t believe you’ll find any place that pays for cable. Some places pay for water but not gas and electric.
Is Mazatlan Mexico a good option???
I’m in Lakeport Ca I can’t recommend it if you rent good luck finding a good honest landlord. Gas is expensive 5.79 a gallon. Not much to do and some people are strange just like most places I guess. I’m trying to get out asap but where? Please advise 🙏.
I can’t even read the article! All I see are a bunch of ads and links that go to more ads. I see Toledo and that’s it. So where’s the other 24?!
Thank u for this list. I am 59 and want to retire at 62. Can you please send me an updated list in 2 years? Thank you!
Idaho, western states?
You don’t need cable. Just get WI-FI and you can buy a Super Box for about $300.00. This device is capable of streaming tv regular channels, movies and sports. It seems to me that with 38000 a year minus 12000 for rent.-leaving you about 26000 for all other expenses, you should be able to make it. Unless you are gambling your $$ away!