If you’ve always dreamed of spending your golden years living by the beach, you might be in luck.
AOL has come up with a list of 10 charming beach towns where retirees can live on a monthly budget of $1,800 or less. That’s good news considering the average Social Security retirement benefit will average $2,071 per month in 2026.
Here are ten seaside communities along the Gulf Coast and southern Atlantic ideal for budget-conscious retirees:
- Port Lavaca, Texas
- Gulfport, Mississippi
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Daytona Beach, Florida
- South Padre Island, Texas
- Calabash, North Carolina
- Pascagoula, Mississippi
- Port Arthur, Texas
- Pensacola, Florida
- Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
If any of these towns appeal to you, then your dreams of coastal living could become a reality during retirement.
Council of Seniors Wants You to Have More Retirement Money
It’s not surprising that cost-of-living weighs heavily when deciding where to live during retirement. Inadequate annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) have many older Americans making financial sacrifices.
All of us here at the Council of Seniors are working hard to get Congress to passThe SAVE Benefits Act. This crucial bill will put $581 back in seniors’ pockets to make up for the COLA that was far too low for years. Greedy Washington politicians want to use seniors’ hard-earned money in other ways, but we’re dedicated to giving it back to those who are rightfully entitled to it.
Please take a moment and sign our petition today to show your support.