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Austin
Austin is one of the most unique cities in Texas.
Situated in Hill Country, the city is known for music, arts and stunning lakes.
Unfortunately, retiring near the state capital will cost you.
Youll need a minimum of $1.03 million for 20 years of retirement and considerably more to retire rich.
The cost of living is higher than most other cities with total annual expenditures costing $74,643.
Healthcare and housing costs drive this higher cost of living in the city.
Arlington/Fort Worth
The Arlington/Ft.
The city is rich in history and cost-effective if you want to retire rich.
You will need a minimum of $595,765 in savings for 20 years of retirement.
see to it you have stashed a minimum of $487,068 to last that long in the city.
Factors like inexpensive groceries and annual housing costs of $6,500 contribute to the areas low cost of living.
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