19. Pueblo, Colorado
| Avg. 1BR Rent ~$880/mo |
SS Covers Rent? ✅ Yes |
SS Tax? Partial Exemption |
State Colorado |
Pueblo offers something increasingly rare in Colorado: genuine affordability. While Denver and Boulder have become out-of-reach for most retirees, Pueblo keeps average 1-bedroom rents around $880 per month — a fraction of what northern Colorado cities charge. Colorado provides a partial Social Security income exemption for qualifying seniors, reducing state tax exposure.
Situated on the Arkansas River with views of the Rockies, Pueblo has a natural setting that rivals any city in the state. The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk is a beautiful urban waterfront and community hub. Pueblo’s strong arts community — including the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center — and its steel-town heritage give it a distinct blue-collar character that many retirees find refreshingly authentic.
For retirees who want Colorado living — mountains, sunshine, dry climate, outdoor recreation — without Colorado prices, Pueblo is the answer. Healthcare is covered by Parkview Medical Center, and the city’s warm, low-humidity climate is particularly friendly for retirees managing arthritis and respiratory conditions.
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!