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According toRamsey Solutions, places like Georgia and Mississippi are among the states with the lowest costs of living.

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In fact, some Southern cities are expensive and have high crime rates.

The livability score of 57 also leaves much to be desired.

You could also check out Montgomery, Alabama where youll findsimilar monthly expendituresbut a lower violent crime rate.

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Washington, D.C. At more than 23 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, it tops many other Southern cities.

The monthly expenditures are pretty much in line with some of the other expensive cities on this list.

All scores were combined and sorted to show the best Southern gems for a person to retire.

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All data compiled and is up to date as of June 24, 2024.

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