Kansas: Topeka

Here’s another one of the most affordable cities in the nation when it comes to home prices and rent. You can settle down in your own little place with just $105,600 or save money by renting- it costs just $943 per month.

It just goes to show that capital cities, while budding with opportunities of all kinds, especially for seniors, are not quite as expensive as we might initially think.

Kentucky: Danville

Danville, the principal city of the Danville Micropolitan Statistical Area, is yet another surprisingly affordable city for seniors. Here, the median rent comes to around $896 per month and has only increased by 1% lately.

The median home price of just $111,500 should be reason enough for you to settle down here during retirement.

Louisiana: Lafayette

Lafayette is a great place for seniors not only in terms of prices but also due to active arts and sports communities. The  Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and Conservatory of Music, Chorale Acadienne, Lafayette Ballet Theatre and Dance Conservatory, The Lafayette Concert Band, and Performing Arts Society of Acadiana; as well as the Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum and the Acadiana Center for the Arts are just some of the cultural organizations you’ll find here.

But let’s talk about prices too. Home values have gone up by 2% lately, while rent has actually declined by 3%. That means you could live here and pay $1,186 per month!

Maine: Augusta

If you want to buy property in Augusta you might be concerned over the 11% increase in the real estate market over the last couple of years. What if we told you you could still buy a home for $146,100, $80,700 less than the national average.

Rent is also a good option since prices have dropped by 3%. Augusta is the third least populous state in the U.S. so you might be able to avoid the hustle and bustle of big cities while living here while also reaping the benefits in terms of entertainment and recreation.

Maryland: Hagerstown

If you’re looking for a charming, semi-rural Western Maryland setting that won’t ruin your retirement savings all in one go, then Hagerstown is the place to go. Home prices have risen by 5.5%, thus bringing the median home value to $172,300.

Rent is more reliable in this area, as prices haven’t changed all that much. For $1,194 a month you could live comfortably while enjoying everything Hagerstown has to offer: historical sites, parks, museums, theatres and more.