This Texas City Was Just Named the Best Southern City to Retire for Less Than $1,500 a Month

Thinking of retiring? Here are the top Southern cities to retire in for Less Than $1,500 a month.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Joe Kim

Make your money go further in Brownsville, Texas.

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Thinking of retiring soon?

Or just want to daydream about the day you might?

Lynchburg, Virginia, USA monuments and cityscape.

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Rounding out the top five is Lubbock, Texas, where the average rent is just $675.

Though lower than the others, Lubbock loses points due to its lower livability score of 78.

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