4. Shreveport, Louisiana
| Avg. 1BR Rent ~$750/mo |
SS Covers Rent? ✅ Yes |
SS Tax? No SS Tax |
State Louisiana |
Shreveport is one of the South’s best-kept retirement secrets. Average 1-bedroom rents sit around $750 per month, and Louisiana does not tax Social Security benefits. Combined with the state’s low overall cost of living — groceries, utilities, and transportation all run below national averages — Shreveport leaves the average Social Security recipient with well over $1,000 after covering rent.
The city’s southern hospitality is real: Shreveport has a vibrant food and music culture rooted in its Louisiana heritage, active riverfront entertainment, and a cost of living that makes retirement feel comfortable rather than stressful. Healthcare access is solid, anchored by Willis-Knighton Health System and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, both of which have extensive senior care capabilities.
For retirees who appreciate warm weather, cultural richness, and genuine financial comfort on Social Security alone, Shreveport belongs on the short list. The city is less well-known than New Orleans but far more affordable — and in many ways, just as characterful.
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!