24. Fayetteville, Arkansas
| Avg. 1BR Rent ~$930/mo |
SS Covers Rent? ✅ Yes |
SS Tax? No SS Tax |
State Arkansas |
Fayetteville is one of the most complete retirement package deals in the South. Average 1-bedroom rents sit around $930 per month, Arkansas does not tax Social Security income, and the city’s location in the Ozark Mountains provides a natural setting that is genuinely beautiful across all four seasons.
The University of Arkansas gives Fayetteville a vibrant, youthful energy and world-class cultural resources — including the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in nearby Bentonville, widely considered one of the finest art museums in the country (and free to the public). The Razorback Greenway trail system offers 36 miles of paved paths through stunning terrain, and the Dickson Street entertainment district provides dining and live music year-round.
Healthcare is well-served by Washington Regional Medical Center and the growing presence of Mercy Health in Northwest Arkansas. For retirees who want mountains, culture, community, low taxes, and rents comfortably within Social Security’s reach, Fayetteville is arguably the most well-rounded city on this entire list in 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!
Looking for apartments in the Orlando, FL and surrounded area
Me too. Where’s the rest of the article just more adds. WTF!!!!!
There is not a city in the USA that doesn’t tax our social security. Some states do not take taxes out of each monthly check, but when you file your federal taxes, you must include your total SS benefits on your federal form and IF you also have a pension or any other income coming in, SOME percentage of your SS will be added to that total and taxes will be calculated on that amount. They’re going to get their money one way or another because our government is greedy!
Go up to where there are a bunch of numbers in boxes…. those are the other cities.