10 Affordable Places to Retire

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How about Albuquerque, NM? Wonderful place to live. Four seasons with long summers (and not as hot as Arizona) and short winters. Moved here over 25 years ago with the USAF and never left. Will retire here.

C. Hill, NM of NM 4:54PM February 25, 2010

You must be kidding!
Binghamton NY is in a snow belt. The place freezes over in the winter. That is no quality of life for retirees.

Norman of NY 12:57PM December 27, 2009

I can't see the crime rate being low that close to the border.

GJP of MA 2:07PM September 29, 2009

Hummidity stinks! Suggestions on an affordable place with a moderate climate?

Thomas of CA 12:49PM September 18, 2009

El Paso, TX is an undiscovered gem for retirement:
- - Over 300 days of sunshine per year.
- - Low cost of living. 3 BR home for less than $150k
- - Medical school and teaching hospital for health care.
- - Symphony, Opera and other performing arts.
- - Low crime rate despite being on border.
- - Plenty of golf and tennis facilities.
- - Lots of hiking trails.
- - Ample shopping including big outlet mall.
- - Virtually all houses of worship available.
- - Legendary college basketball program at UTEP.
- - Intl airport served by 7 airlines.
- - Inexpensive household help.

David Buchmueller of TX 3:07PM September 03, 2009

Have grand children and daughter living in the state . Would be interested in area around Springfield or location at mid state .

Ed Barry of IL 4:41PM August 27, 2009

Nobody has mentioned Hannibal, Missouri. Colleges, multiple healthcare facilities, art, Mississippi River, LOW taxes, very affordable housing, mild winters, historic, trade-marked as 'America's Hometown.'
www.visithannibal.com

Rhonda Knapp of MO 7:49PM August 18, 2009

If you don't mind 8 months of drizzle, overcast skies, damp chilly days and nights, Oregon is great. The state is good for Seniors, has lots of things going for Seniors. If you need, or want sunshine in your retiremnet years, Oregon won't be a good
choice. I was raised there, I'm 74 years old and relocated to Southern California and love being here. You can't beat the weather, it's the best. Mild all year around, you can pick your own oranges, grapefruits and other things in your own back yard. Unlike Florida, no bugs, ho humidity, plus, no hurricans. Good luck to you both.

Oliver Grill of CA 5:20PM August 13, 2009

Dear Sandra of TX,
if you Google "housesit abroad" it will list several sites that will help you find what you want.

Randy Masker of CA 3:40PM August 13, 2009

I've heard where people (retiree's) can housesit or dog sit abroad in exchange for room and board while people are vacationing. Anyone know of an agency that handles that type of business?

Sandra of TX 5:02PM August 04, 2009