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However, they all also feature shockingly highcost of livingwhen compared to other cities throughout the country.

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If you aredreaming of an East Coast retirement, consider one of these inexpensive cities.

Using this data, the percentage of the population ages 65 and over was calculated.

The livability index was sourced from AreaVibes for each location.

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The average single-family home value was sourced from Zillow Home Value Index for November 2024.

Using the average mortgage and average expenditure costs, the average cost of living was calculated.

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