Comparing Retirement Budget Cities
When evaluating these locations, you must balance housing costs against healthcare access and tax policy. The table below compares a selection of these cities across critical financial metrics.
| City | State Tax on Social Security? | Cost of Living (Nat’l Avg = 100) | Healthcare Access Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | No | 82.4 | Excellent |
| Hickory, NC | No | 86.5 | Good |
| Brownsville, TX | No | 73.8 | Average |
| Peoria, IL | No | 78.2 | Excellent |
| Augusta, GA | No | 81.9 | Excellent |
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