Retired in America

Your Guide to a Confident Retirement

  • Home
  • Personal finance
  • Retirement Life
  • Saving & Spending

10 Best Places to Retire That Won’t Break the Bank

August 16, 2021 · Retirement Life
Photo by Sean Pavone from Shutterstock

Birmingham, Alabama 

Retirees will spend an average of $37,213/year in Birmingham, Alabama. $850K will last for 22.8 years. Birmingham ranked number 7 in the list of best cities in America to retire, thanks to its low cost of living, a revitalized downtown area, but mostly because the city is now the leader in the health care industry.

It has more than a dozen hospitals, but also a premier medical school and research facility in the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Other facilities are manageable traffic, outdoor recreational activities (like the eight-block Railroad park green space in downtown, or the 10,000 acre Oak Mountain State Park), and a large number of golf courses.

Get yourself some of that Southern hospitality, next…..

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Share this article

Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Search

Latest Posts

  • What $3,000 a Month Really Looks Like in Retirement Based on Where You Live What $3,000 a Month Really Looks Like in Retirement Based on Where You Live
  • An older couple in casual clothes sitting at a wooden kitchen table, looking at a tablet together in warm natural light. Here's What the Average Social Security Check Is in August (How Do You Compare?)
  • A retired couple walks down a peaceful, tree-lined suburban sidewalk during the warm golden hour. 10 Best Retirement Cities With Peaceful Neighborhoods
  • 10 Small Towns Where Retirees Can Live Like Millionaires 10 Small Towns Where Retirees Can Live Like Millionaires
  • An older veteran looking skeptically at a tablet showing a $10,000 XRP claim, watercolor illustration. American Veterans Are About to Receive $10,000 in XRP From Ripple - More Here!
  • A retired couple standing on a sunny balcony in Europe overlooking a coastal town at sunset. 10 Things to Know About Retiring Abroad
  • A thoughtful 68-year-old man sitting on his porch during golden hour, holding a warm mug. Here's the Average Social Security Benefit of 68-Year-Old Americans (How Do You Compare?)
  • A stylized gouache illustration of a couple walking along a path divided into Taxable, Tax-Deferred, and Tax-Free segments. In What Order Should You Tap Your Retirement Funds? (Find Out Here!)
  • An active retired couple laughing together on a wooden lakeside porch in New Hampshire during a warm autumn morning. The 10 States Where Retirees Receive the Highest Median Social Security Benefit Checks
  • A retired couple hiking hand-in-hand along a scenic desert trail lined with cacti during a warm, golden sunset. 20 Affordable Desert Towns Retirees Are Falling in Love With

Newsletter

Get retirement planning tips, savings strategies, and lifestyle insights delivered to your inbox.

Related Articles

20 Amazing Ways to Live Life to The Fullest When You Retire

7. Make a New Friend Here’s a downside of retirement that not many people seem…

Read More →
A retired couple enjoying coffee in their bright, modern, and uncluttered downsized kitchen with soft morning light.

8 Monthly Bills Retirees Successfully Cut After Downsizing

Discover the hidden financial benefits of right-sizing your home in retirement and learn which eight…

Read More →
A stylized gouache illustration of a western landscape featuring mountains, red rock mesas, and pine forests under a warm afternoon sun.

10 Western Retirement Spots with Incredible Lifestyle Appeal

Discover ten western retirement destinations that offer breathtaking scenery, excellent healthcare, active lifestyle communities, and…

Read More →

25 Smartphone Accessibility Settings You’re Not Using (But Should)

Thanks to smartphones, it is much easier for us to communicate with others and complete…

Read More →
A happy senior couple laughing in a bright, modern living room with large windows.

12 Alternatives to Retirement Homes

Explore 12 practical alternatives to traditional retirement homes, from aging in place and cohousing to…

Read More →

6 Things that Might Happen to Social Security if Trump Gets Reelected

Keep an eye out for potential changes Since we don’t know who will win the…

Read More →

7 Retirement Towns Where You Can Walk To Everything You Need

6. Boulder, Colorado: For the Highly Active Retiree If your vision of retirement involves aggressive…

Read More →

Be Careful! 5 Dangerous Scams Targeting Retirees

A smiling woman organizes her files to stay vigilant against fraud and protect her retirement…

Read More →

13 Truths About Retirement No One Wants To Talk About

Your golden years may come with some unexpected issues if you haven’t managed to plan…

Read More →
Retired in America

Your Guide to a Confident Retirement

Inedit Agency S.R.L.
Bucharest, Romania

contact@retiredinamerica.com

Trust & Legal

About Us

Editorial Policy

Advertiser Disclosure

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

Disclaimer

Terms and Conditions

Privacy Policy

Subscribe

Unsubscribe

Categories

  • Personal finance
  • Retirement Life
  • Saving & Spending

© 2026 Retired in America. All rights reserved.