{"id":621088,"date":"2026-05-03T13:29:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T13:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/621088\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T13:29:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T13:29:11","slug":"5-places-you-can-live-like-a-rock-star-on-just-your-social-security-check","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/621088\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Places You Can Live Like a Rock Star on Just Your Social Security Check"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"GOBankingRates\"<\/a>Sun, May 3, 2026 at 11:55 AM UTC\"Geber86<\/p>\n

Geber86 \/ iStock.com<\/p>\n

Deciding where to spend your golden years? This crucial decision often comes down to many factors: Proximity to family, access to healthcare, lifestyle goals and budget.<\/p>\n

And let\u2019s not understate the importance of that last one. Budget can supersede all other factors if one hasn\u2019t judiciously planned for retirement<\/a>. Unfortunately, not everyone was given the adequate tools to do so.<\/p>\n

Discover More: 8 States To Move to If You Don\u2019t Want To Pay Taxes on Social Security<\/a><\/p>\n

Read Next: 7 Clever Ways Retirees Are Earning Up To $1K per Month From Home<\/a><\/p>\n

And that\u2019s where safety nets like Social Security can assist. According to the Social Security Administration<\/a>, the average Social Security payment<\/a> in 2026 is $2,071 per month \u2014 that\u2019s a total of $24,852 annually.<\/p>\n

While financial professionals (correctly) advocate that Social Security should be considered<\/a> supplemental income rather than a primary source of income, there are some cities in America where your Social Security check can actually do the heavy lifting.<\/p>\n

According to a recent report from GOBankingRates<\/a>, here are five places you can live like a rock star on mainly just your Social Security check<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dillon, South Carolina<\/p>\n

Annual cost of living for a single person: $25,200<\/p>\n

Average monthly rent: $847<\/p>\n

Average home price: $106,175<\/p>\n

Bristol, Tennessee<\/p>\n

Annual cost of living for a single person: $26,400<\/p>\n

Average monthly rent: $931<\/p>\n

Average home price: $228,258<\/p>\n

For You: This Is the Age Most Current Retirees Started Collecting Social Security<\/a><\/p>\n

Dothan, Alabama<\/p>\n

Annual cost of living for a single person: $26,400<\/p>\n

Average monthly rent: $923<\/p>\n

Average home price: $199,443<\/p>\n

Hickory, North Carolina<\/p>\n

Annual cost of living for a single person: $28,400<\/p>\n

Average monthly rent: $1,168<\/p>\n

Average home price: $285,672<\/p>\n

Fargo, North Dakota<\/p>\n

Annual cost of living for a single person: $30,000<\/p>\n

Average monthly rent: $924<\/p>\n

Average home price: $310,206<\/p>\n

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