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Cities where pensioners can live on social security

Nearly 9 of 10 people over the age of 65 in the United States receive social security benefits. Many of them spend 90% retirement income on food and accommodation.

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The average grocery cost at the supermarket, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is $240, and the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $1 - $900.

Edition Go Banking Rates compiled a list of states where you can live alone on social security.

Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, located in southwestern Missouri, is one of the most accessible cities to live in, unless you have retirement savings. Rents in the city are less than 19% of the average pension benefit.

On average, a senior citizen receives a $ 1 300.51 social pension. This is good news, considering that for $ 507 you can rent an 1-room apartment in the city center or for $ 450 elsewhere.

In Springfield, there are more than 100 parks, many bike lanes around the city, as well as lakes and streams.

Athens, GA

The cost of living in the city is 6,2% lower than the national average. The city has a lot of inexpensive eateries, as well as cultural events. The city is known for its annual cycling race called the Twilight Series.

For a 1-room apartment, you pay a little more than $ 700 in the city center and about $ 600 elsewhere. The average social security per month here is $ 1 304.44.

Tucson, Arizona

If you prefer warm weather all year round, then head to Arizona. The cost of living in Tucson is incredibly low. A one-room apartment in the city center will cost $578 - $686 per month. Social Security here is above the national average - $1.

Tucson has more than half a million people, and the city continues to grow.

Mobile, Alabama

Mobil is another city where the cost of living is significantly lower than the average for the United States. For 2-room ask for $ 600 to $ 650, depending on the location. Social Benefits average $ 1 285.68.

Shreveport, Louisiana

Renting an apartment here ranges from $ 700 to $ 740, depending on the proximity to the center. The average benefit is only $ 1 212.05. At the same time, Shreveport is the cultural center of the 3 states of Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas.

Reno, Nevada

Positions itself as "the biggest small city in the world." For a 2-bedroom apartment you will pay about $750 in the city center and $813 outside of it. Social Security benefit here is $1

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico, and it is one of the cheapest places to live. The rent for the 2-bedroom apartment near the city center is about $ 760 or about $ 640 outside the city.

In 2016, Albuquerque became one of 50's best places to live in America. One disadvantage for retirees: average social security payments are $ 1227.

Oklahoma City

In Oklahoma City, the largest city in the state, rents range from $625 to $850. The average benefit is $1 - not the best, but not the worst option either.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

A one-room apartment in this city will cost $631, which makes the city more affordable to live in. The average Social Security benefit is $1.

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