I'm on permanent disability and early retirement, and am looking to bail out of Austin, TX. as the cost of living here is getting crazy stupid (blame the tech boom). Your videos have been INSANELY helpful to me, and I just wanted to drop you a 'thanks!' for spending the time to make these! Keep up the good work!
@@edwardaverilliii1658 The reason I was asking, I'm thinking about moving to Texas, I live in Washington State beautiful..However, it is getting crazy..My county, you cannot go to a restaurant without a vaccine passport..Word is there ready to vote on the same for store's So I was curious, if you were thinking of leaving Texas or to a different city..Thanks for messaging back..
@@deebreed1570 Might leave Texas, I'm more of a California guy but don't make $500k a year. If I stay, I'll go to San Antonio.. lots to go, GREAT public transit, and reasonable prices.
I am in sw Ms. 1 hr from Natchez. 1 1/2 hr from New Orleans. 3 hrs from a shrimping and red fishing camp near Houma La. 15 minutes from I-55. 5 grocery stores in McComb Ms. I could go on. It’s a great life in many ways and beautiful green grass year round if wanted. The hurricanes are predicted and give you plenty time to prepare if needed. Been here over 20 years. No regrets. Came here from Phoenix on a job and did not go back. Great fresh air I can see through. Water from the county tastes like an aquifer named Kentwood water. Air quality does get humid but I have an air conditioner. No neighbors on top or below or even next door. Land prices are around $4000 per acre. I hope to always live here.
I live about 20 mins south of McComb, I'm usually there several times a month. It's nice just from what I've seen. I've heard that the crime has been getting out of control though
Born and raised in the Hudson Valley. I am now retired in Biloxi MS. Very friendly to disabled veteran's Rent is $450. Getting around is real easy. My NY pension goes 25 times further here.
@@talesfromtheleashbernieamy1960 Yes. They are extremely generous to disabled vets. I served out of Gulfport Seabee base 86-92 so I knew I wanted to retire here.
I have equity in my house so plan to sell then buy a cheaper place in one of these inexpensive Towns when I retire. I hope I get out before the big quake everyone talks about. We’re due for it anytime. Then comes the tsunami and my hill I live on isn’t high enough to save me. I admit it scares me.
Yeah we’re retired now in a large home, with obnoxious inconsiderate neighbors with dogs that bark. I’m in bark hell with a beautiful home. I’d never make it in an apartment never. Been thru that crap. Love to move back south but what do homes cost in these area. Guess we could research that. This site doesn’t.
@@donreno5324 Ha, ha, ha! At least you know... Yankees do go home. The ones who stay are the Damn Yankees!!! Lmao! It's an old joke lol. So glad "no baggage!" All those horrible political ideas need to be left back there for people who still wanna live "blue" and pay high af taxes and have a huge cost of living! Your type are welcome 😁😋👍
Nice, I will be retiring in 5 years or so and don't have much h in money to retire on. This series puts my mind at ease knowing that I can live comfortably and well. I live in Southern California and I want out, once my mom pass. She lives with me. I am willed everything but it isn't much. I love small town living and the comfort it brings me. Thank you for this series of videos.
Understand completely. That's my plan as well. Live in the Santa Clarita Valley. The south is full of charming little towns, I also like Marion, NC as a possibility and on my list. Close enough to a big city for medical care, yet far away enough to have Mayberry like small town living.
I’m in a similar situation as you except I’m in Michigan and have a good 15 years left to work. I love Briggs’s videos because of all the information that helps me figure out where I will eventually move to.
@@onionhead5780 Well I was born here and know what it was like before it turned into such a mess. CA has its plusses, but is so overcrowded (oddly enough populated mostly by transplants from other states), and operates as its own entity in many ways. There are many businesses that will not do business with anyone in California. Many times it has to do with transparency laws that the rest of the country doesn't have. They do not want to hand over their supply chain. They also don't want people to know the item was produced overseas in a sweatshop and cost them pennies on the dollar to produce and retail mark up is sinfully unbelievable. It's more complicated than that, but you get the picture. I wanted to purchase a gift card from Belks for a friend that lives in NC. My online purchase was rejected, so I called. They refused to sell me a gift card solely based on my residence. There are many more out there. Guess what? None of those businesses will ever get a red cent from me. Or any of my friends. My suggestion to others that want to visit, come off season. CA is very expensive compared to many other states.
@@kathrynterlikowski7302 I agree! Michigan is gorgeous as well, I just couldn't take the winters. And not in a financial position to maintain two residences.
That’s a great question because a lot of counties/townships have zoning restrictions and tiny homes. You have to meet a minimum square footage to have a house in many areas.
@@susanmarie2231 Not dising on what you said but sometimes it matters if you intencd to stay short-term. Sometimees it just matters if you put skirting around your rig...Like in Maine a. cottage built on cinderblocks is not considered permanent and therefore, taxed differently. Throw some skirting around the "foundation" and you're good! So check ordinances before accepting a "no". Some communities may just. not "encourage" tiny houses but not prohibit them altogether.
@@katharinejones5458 Yes, that is why it is advisable to always check zoning in your area. Some jurisdictions are more lax than others in this regard. Best wishes.
Yup I was thinking about a tiny house, but lot fees in nice established ones don't work out for me economically. I accidentally found a one bedroom less then 700 square foot real home way up north in a little town 3500 people & it's perfect for retirement and way less then a tiny house and lot fees. My first home and my mortgage is just under $300. a month! Wow to cool & my children can sell it when I'm dead. LoL I've tried the places these types of videos Recommend, but the crime usually is very high and whatever was affordable for me were dumps. I sure hope tiny house lots go everywhere though.
Newport TN. Incredible Tiny Homes has property. I am moving there in a year. Not many jobs though. Would have to travel 40 minutes, on Interstate 40, to Knoxville. Great people at ITH! TINY HOMES just moved into the Forest section. Then there is the "beach" section, and the Prairie. Across the street will be the Resort. It is on a mountain. Larger lots too. Plan to have a wedding venue and possibly some horses. Lot rent between $200 & $300 a month.
I live in Huntsville, Al. Not even a 30 minute drive from Decatur. Trust me, you DON'T want to live in Decatur. You can get an apartment at the same price in Huntsville. Your selection of Dr's are much better here. Crime isn't as bad as Decatur. Hope this helps someone.
Right, they also fail to note that thr beloved Walmart, that the country worships, was born in Bentonville AR. Without the vision of an Arkansan, Sam Walton, there’d be no Walmart. What abt Tyson Foods, can this country survive without chicken, chicken strips, nuggets, wings etc! Riceland foods, JB Hunt trucking…the list goes on for AR born major companies.
@THE_OFFICIAL_ MAGALINA_MASSO I'm not waiting for the tribulation, I'm waiting for King Jesus to step out and call me up. If you read the Torah, you are being lied to. Throw that thing away and get you the HOLY BIBLE, and if you want one that can be more easily understood, get the NLT version.
. Republicans are what's wrong with politics.Only care for themselves & how much money they can weasle out of their jobs under the table. Taking your health insurance & whatever else.
@@susanharrah3462 I'm hour & half away from there, Aiken SC I know lake Marion like back of my hand, when I was little we use to go to Rocks pond Campground, that's when it had huge shade trees all around, campsites were secluded, late 80s Hurricane Hugo tore that place up, now its like a golf course, I also used to own a trailer at popular Creek which is also on Marion, Good luck on your retirement 🇺🇸🦅🌏⚓ USMC
It's hurting people. All the comments are from morons who think they can ACTAULLY rent a house if they only make $1500. That isn't possible in any state, unless you already own a house. Briggs clearly doesn't understand how rent works.
We retired in 2012@63. SS is $1,883/mo. We have a little money from CD's and stocks, not much. We own our house in VT. We go south in the winter and work as volunteers at state parks(about 6 months). Our total cost ends up about just under $15,000. Two years ago I discovered I was 100% disabled, not permanent, but that money is just banked for now, we still live frugally. The volunteering is really fun and we get to see the country. But we are looking for a place down south to move to eventually. I love retirement, we thought we would have to work to supplement our retirement, turns out we don't. Very grateful I was drafted in '67, the VA benefits and care are phenomenally superior.
Problem is everybody is moving south at the same time. Prices for housing and rent have doubled and tripled, and still going up. Crime has really increased as well. Central Florida still has a few spots that aren't as bad yet ...
Consider places in AL or GA or MS as a permanent southern base. I live south of Birmingham, and FL evacuate here every time there is a Hurricane. We get rain. There are several excellent lakes nearby.
@@kimberlycoast1305 Are there any low crime small towns that still have a southern feel? I planned to move back to Fairhope, but even dumps along the Bay are $800k plus! Love Christmas celebrations and artsy culture in that town, and the park with trails with benches for long walks by the water.
How about a video on the cost of renting houses in these places. I hate living in apartments, the noise, sometimes not nice people also living there, I would prefer to live in a detached house.
You can use City-Data to find out about the median house prices and rents in any given town that's in their records. Their website tells all you want to know about a place.
@@jenniferhilliker4752 that’s why I worked 2 jobs to buy a little house that wasn’t fancy but it’s mine. Every other month they found a reason to come into my apartment. Usually snooped around when you weren’t home. One time I was sleeping after working all night and only wearing a sheet and maintenance guy walked in without even knocking. I was furious. No warning.
Yea, I tried apartment living at one time and it was terrible. I have to have a house or a unit that is not a duplex or attached to another living unit. I like a clean, well kept place, but it's the bums that are around you that ruin it.
For the seniors who are concerned with health care, consider Louisville, Ky because it has always been on the forefront of medicine. First ambulence, first emergency room, first artificial heart, and lots of hospitals, part of the downtown freeway is called "hospital curve" because of the cluster of major hospitals. Another thing is the high quality tap water, internationally ranked for its taste and purity, which is good for longevity, compared to the hardwater of Indiana.
Decatur does have its rough spots, but being centrally located between Huntsville and Tri-cities you'll never run out of things to do if you get too bored at home.
I lived in MS for 4 years and found some of the nicest people I have ever met! Genuinely friendly people! I have lived in Colorado,Las Vegas, Tucson, DC, MS, and Tx. My husband’s career moved us often. We have very fond memories of MS.
I am where you are also..I have been thinking about moving to the Philippines after we can travel again but I know that's probably just a dream..I have been watching a lot of utube just like everyone else during this virus..have you been watching Bob and the camping community? A person could buy a good van for $3000 or less and live in one place or many different places for $750 a month or less..just sayin😁🤗
@@snowwhite2709 yes..name of bob's channel is CheapRVliving..are you planning on doing this? What city and state do you live? I live a few miles outside of New Orleans..
@@richardhowe5583 ok heck, I'm in Canada. Just figuring how to travel cheaply and see lots. Gotta make sure I get to see the ocean at times too, and get away from our Canadian winters.
@@snowwhite2709 from watching the videos a regular van is the cheapest way to see everything..I am going to buy a $100 small bed with matress from wall mart and add a few other things and hit the road..when are you planning on leaving?
I was born and raised in Decatur, Alabama so everything that was said in this video about that city is so true. That was cool to see. I have lived in Panama City Beach, Florida since 2012. The only thing I miss about Decatur is how cheap it is compared to being here in PCB. Everything costs twice as much here it seems lol but i love being by the beach for now
I agree with the medical attention. Also you should put how much snowfall and how long of winter on average. Like (example) Utah will have an average of about 24 inches of snow each month from Oct - Apr each year. This show was awesome even for family's and retiring people. Thank you for doing the video. I really enjoyed it.
This has been a very good series with many possible locations in which one can retire. Could you do one covering the plains states from Texas thru North Dakota?
Love this video! I get SSDI for Autism spectrum and get a total of $1438 a month. I have been seriously considering on moving to a warmer and sunnier climate for something different for a change away from the long cold winters here in PA. I love the 4 seasons and winter has it's beauty as well, yet at the same time would like to experience a warmer sunnier climate without the bitter sub zero cold and a place that is low in natural disasters as well. Thank you for this video and made a list of these cities.
@Andrew Wilks -- Take it from a south Florida native, many people come south only to leave here after a year or two. They complain they miss the seasons. Here is southeastern Florida we do have seasons, two seasons: Summer and Christmas. And you can always tell when the seasons change by the changing colors of the license plates.
No landlord will rent to a person who makes less than $1500/month, doesn't matter what state. The ones who allows this, are the ones who own a run down slum. You'd be maxed out at $500/month, but most won't rent you that either.
Being retired, it is important have excellent medical centers....otherwise this will not work...Being out in the middle of nowhere and not being close to a good medical facility does not make sense.
There's quite a few small towns and cities that have become medical centers for the outlying rural areas. Out here in the boondocks a 30 mile drive to one of those may take 30 minutes or less. I have friends living in NW Indiana that live 7 miles from a hospital and spend 40 minutes to drive there due to traffic and traffic lights.
Brownwood tx plenty of industry plenty of restraunts public transportation warm weather good rains come and go and plenty of available men in fact im one haha 😄
it's MockSville, with an "S". I live in an tiny unincorporated community about 5 miles from Mocksville. Squire and Sarah Boone are buried there. It's a short drive to Winston-Salem and about 45 min. from Charlotte, so big city attractions like Symphony, etc. are close without all the hassle of a big city. And Ketchie Creek Bakery is one of the best anywhere around.
@@karenebarker9244 Same for me Karene. I also have lived in this area for many years. Makes u wonder how the guy narrating got the job. It is spelled correctly on the video.
This Chanel helped me make it through some of my hardest times during early pandemic. Even now, watching your videos makes me feel like I took a virtual trip to all mentioned places🙌🏼
I live in Englewood Florida. No way you can live here for 1400.00 per month. Rents are off the chart, food is high, jobs ate none. I own my house and it has doubled in price.
Thank You so much Briggs! This series is great for us Boomers...(although I love where I live in the mountains of N.NM, I will eventually want to move closer to my son who is moving back to FL, Yikes, I'm scared of the humid heat and so many people ;)
Yes, the humidity is a killer. Eventually you get a little big used to it. I lived on the Gulf for 15 years and then moved inland for 15 years. It is hotter inland, humid also - but not AS humid as on the Gulf.
Great video. It is interesting that you have found so many places that are cheap to live in yet have really decent livability. As you point out that some don't have jobs to offer, however with the premise of living on nothing more than your SSA benefits a job isn't needed. I would just be concerned about the quality of medical care for a couple of the smaller places, but maybe that livability score you mention covers that. If a pe5rson owned their house, sold it, moved to one of these, bought a house outright, the cost to live would be really good---1500 or less minus rent. I hope you find more places and continue the series.
If you own your own home there, remember property tax also. If you own a car, remember yearly license fees. Those can be OUTRAGEOUS. Lived in Mississippi and car license fees were 500 a year for my old car. Right over the border in Louisiana much, much cheaper. Many of these smaller towns you do need a vehicle.
Having lived off far less then the lowest income mentioned here I will just say this. If you manage your money correctly you can live pretty much anywhere you want on 1200 bucks a month. This means not having a car payment not having a cell phone no cable (well ok a Obama phone. Its free and reliable) and learning that you don't have to have all those new trendy items going around. We brought in 1thousand dollars a month and lived in Sumter South Carolina and in Daytona beach FL. for 10 years and managed to make ends meet go fishing anytime we wanted and generally had everything we needed. Our bills got paid we had food we always had insurance on our 500 dollar vehicle and we lived a comfortable life with plenty of fun mixed into the life we where living. We are doing much better now having picked up a foreclosure for 35 k in a small rural town here in South Carolina and our monthly income is around 3k a month. We paid cash for our home and are extremely happy with it. I would suggest anyone looking to purchase a home to look into small rural towns and the foreclosure market. This one was turn key ready and had recently been remodeled we had zero repairs to make before moving in and I haven't had to repair anything in 2 years.
My daughter just told me that your voice is beautiful. You should have a podcast or radio / talk station. Like reading letters from people or chat with people on radio.
Hi Briggs- I’ve been watching & subscribed to your channels for more than a year. This series, at least, for me, is more necessity now than entertainment. So, thank you for your efforts. It is indeed appreciated. ❤️xoxo❤️
Thanks for pointing out Frankfort, Kentucky. Looks like a nice, small town near a bigger city. It is reasonably close to the VA Medical Center in Lexington. I get all my health-care from the VA. My wife and I get $2,700 from Social Security and have no debt, so Frankfort is definitely a place we will look at if we decide to move from our present location west of Louisville.
I moved From this tri-state area about 22 yrs. ago, but Indiana laws had made it so you could not sue a doctor... a doctors dream if you ask me...No liability.
Dixon Illinois been excellent for medical care picture of colonoscopy cancer oncologist heart doctor regular physician everything was done in Dixon I didn't have to go out of town for anyting.
I would love to see you come up with a video about the top rated VA facilities and how they could tie into potential veteran retirement areas that offer an active lifestyle... Thanks Briggs, you're the best!!!
I love this guy's sense of humor. He's funny without being nasty or condescending like some of the other sites. Also, currently live in WA state and can't wait to move to the south. It's nice here in the late spring/summer but overcast and cold the other 7 to 8 months out of the year. Not to mention very expensive.
Just moved to Dalton Ga from Phoenix about 4 years ago, love it, funny thing is I work in Calhoun Ga, the video is wrong there is plenty of work to be had, problem is they are 90% carpet and flooring warehouses and they are not known for treating employees very well.
I lived in Kingston growing up and when I got married the 2nd time I moved back to Kingston tn one exit up is everything you need kingston is or use to be a fort they have a copy of the fort rebuilt at the end of town kingston has lots of water kingston has great schools Kingston tn has big park and side walks to walk around the lake lots of stuff kingston does for children I raised my kids there all I can say is I wish I still lived in kingston tn it is a very good place very little crime most people know each other town to lots of good friendly people I think I will move back to kingston tn
Thanks for the videos and they do help a lot. I had to retire early due to my sweet special daughter. I continue to look and consider a more affordable place to live. Trying to find a place close to north Louisiana. So yes your videos are great and helpful.
I really enjoyed this video!!! I am hopeful to go back South again; currently living in the snowy Northeast (PA). I miss south and southwest Florida (each has its own personality). There was another video I watched from someone named Jose. He had the nerve to bad-mouth your channel but he had nothing comparable to anything you share. (He rode around Tampa taking video of that location all the while talking about 10 other towns in Florida but not showing any video of the towns of which he was speaking!!). Keep up the great work !!!
Coming from a life time of living in Southwest with 4 distinguishing yearly season ...I am not sure about rebooting my senior life years in South. Guess it's TRUE...home is where the heart is. Mine just discovered its South-west. Not due SOUTH. Peace and joy to those who live in any direction in America and know where they should stay " put ". Thanks for video.
I would also consider the Anniston, AL (by the old Army base), or any towns that are 30 min to an hour drive from a large city or University. If you like people you could consider buying a house in a college town & renting the rooms to students. Pay off the house fast!
Lake Chapala Mexico! It's really something. Google will lead you to any questions you have. My sister lives quite nice on 750 a month. 2bedroom condo includes house keeping and power & water! Gated community too... Imagine what 1500 would do!? HAPPY NEW YEAR🎉🥳✌
10. Kingston, TN 9. Frankfort, KY 8. Englewood, FLA 7. Benton, LA 6. Russellville, AR 5. Dalton, GA 4. Calhoun, GA 3. Mocksville, NC 2. Decatur, AL 1. Columbia, MS
my daddys family was from samson alabama. my folds are buired there in travelerers cematery. i would love tp go bsck t. my there to live. my granddad was Robert Lunsfird and daddy said that they lived on the pea river.
I used to live in Kingston, TN. I really enjoyed it and it's a great place if you want somewhere nice that isn't overcrowded and love the outdoors. Plus, the drive to Knoxville isn't bad where you can seemingly get anything you would need.
@@francineroot-adler7205 There is a small hospital and a few doctor's offices nearby. Like anything, you'll hear mixed reviews about any of them. There are many options in Knoxville and many people choose to drive a little further to increase their options for care.
I'm originally from the South and would consider moving back except for the heat and humidity. I wish you would do a video on cities in the South with the least oppressive weather, maybe places in the Appalachians or Ozarks. No Louisiana and Florida.
Most landlords like to see at least 3x the rent price for total income...so that means you usually can't spend more than $500 on rent if you make $1500...
😎 Exactly. Add car expenses, a phone bill, and medical insurance.... and you didn't even spent a penny at the grocery store yet. I think these places are still too expensive for a $1500 per month income, unless there is any social housing around the area. Otherwise folks will pay their bills, and line up at the food banks.
@@patricebrown2267 Not the landlord...not for somebody that only makes $1500/month. Especially if you aren't from there. Also if you're income is low your deposit is going to be higher. Yes, I am indeed a landlord in a very rural place... To be completely honest I would not rent a single wide trailer to somebody who only makes that much, neither would any other investors I know. There are certainly places where you can rent a house for $500, but those places tend to be kind of stabby.
Enjoying these lists on retirement...cause I'm a small town guy...and want to be cheap when I retire. haha. So Brevard, North Carolina didn't make the cut? My Dad retired to there after 60 years working....wicked affordable and decent healthcare is about an hour away in Asheville.
Brevard is a very nice mountain town in western NC, but nowhere near as affordable as the towns on this list. Brevard is priced to reflect the quality of what you get by living there (also keeps out the riff-raff). Best wishes to your dad to enjoy his golden years after paying his dues in the workforce for 60 years.
@@robertarnold9676 You best check with that Walmart first. Many are saying no now because others have caused problems, left messes and torn up things in Walmart parking lots. Call first.
I was lucky enough to find a cute one bedroom apartment for under $450 in Arkansas. Decent area, convenient to everything and relatively low crime. Been here over three years without a rent increase and it's pet friendly too. It's not a subsidized place either. Grateful to have found it, as it isn't the norm in the area.
Decatur Alabama is number two, wow I'm surprised! Last time I was in Decatur Alabama it was 1993 I was in my early 20s. I'd just started my trucking company, had a delivery at the Winn-Dixie warehouse. I was the only black owner/operator there. The local sheriffs saw at the warehouse and asked me ask me what was my business in Decatur, I told him I had a delivery. He told me they didn't care for my kind down there, and rushed them to unload me ahead of other drivers that have been there before I was. Then he proceeded to sit there and wait until I made my delivery and gave me an escort out of town. Which was fine by me cause I didn't want to be anywhere where me and my race isn't wanted. Drove up to I-20 headed to Atlanta and I haven't been back since. I haven't even thought about Decatur until I saw it on this list. In the early 90s there were a lot of places down south had issues with my race(some still do) and those were places I avoided like the plague. Like I said I'm surprised and made it on this list maybe it's changed but I have no desire to go back and see. Besides I'm retired now running my business from my den. The only traveling I do now is when my wife and I go to some Caribbean or Polynesian island or the Keys.(if we ever get out of this quarantine)
Some people say there are sundown towns in USA, I heard this from a friend of mine, her grandson is mixed race and she saw signs while living in south, so it is true according to her, never heard of this until a few years ago. This is not the case in the north where I live, I find it odd it is occuring in USA .
Hi I am sorry some crazy person thought they were better than you. Makes you feel better Winn Dixie is gone. I live not far from Decatur. And I always enjoy visiting. Not all of us are mean I promise!!!
@@carriesheffield6024 Nice to know that somethings have changed, if I'm ever in the area I might just stop by and see for myself. I know about Winn-Dixie closing down years ago. Trust me I know I never judged the whole by the actions of a few, I've been fighting that stereotype ever since I was born.
They AURE ARE....an invariably when a tornado strikes, somehow it strikes a mobile home park. Also - everywhere in the south but the Florida peninsula, trailer parks are usually a rats nest, filthy and full of crime. Many times you can't "give" a trailer away. I lived in a mobile home park in Escondido, Ca. and it was beautiful and well kept. No so in the south. I believe they have beautiful well kept mobile home parks in the peninsula of Florida - nothing to be ashamed of living in one there.
We have lots of mobile home parks here in SC and it seems when a tornado comes which is very few it hits homes not mobile homes. We don't really have bad weather her allot.
@J Bar Amazing observation...but hardly an absolute. I've had relatives who've lived and currently live in Assisted Living facilities. We've never seen a hint of what you have alleged.
Decatur is really great. Close to Huntsville and Birmingham for big cities. Has decent weather where you get to experience all 4 seasons. Crime stats are pretty good. People are friendly. I live near Birmingham but I used to go to Decatur all the time. Decatur has lots of good restaurants and a mall too.
I live there and have all my life. It used to be a great small town 30 years ago, but it's not now! It's a complete shithole and I hate it, but I can't afford to live anywhere else on what I draw from SSDI.
Philippines is gorgeous, cheap, can live 2 on less than 800.00 a month with house maid. Look on TH-cam and look up waterfalls, tour lagoons. Several bloggers in there from USA and other countries. Grow food yr round in pots or land if you buy out in province. 46k for homes 30 yrs!
Yes. Also live on $800.00 usd a month with a house keeper to show up 2 or 3 times a week. But I live simple, do not keep up with joneses, fresh food year round, all meals cooked. If you eat out every day...it is cheap but still money. $2.50 to $3.00 a meal.
I live in russellville have been here most of my life and just wanna say u nailed it...just not alot to do here really! Think its pretty cool we finally made one of your lists! Love your channel! Keep the vids coming! ❤👍❤
Yes, I disagree with him on the crime. You can get in trouble if you want to, but most residents don't run into crime much. Keep in mind that I-40 goes through town, resulting in a lot of drug busts and vagrants blowing through. My nephew is on the police force, so I hear all about it.
I'm paused at 3:50... I'm originally from New York(Brooklyn); in Jersey, there are Englewood and Englewood Cliffs, and we pronounce the names of the towns with the "short-e" sound(Ehn-gull-wood).
i've lived in englewood. it was great! cool people, great beach. local irush pub w chill regulars. & as far as florida goes it is a hidden gem of a very nice clean safe beach town. lands inbetween really expensive towns that have the same gorgeous appeal, however this town never became expensive.
I'm on permanent disability and early retirement, and am looking to bail out of Austin, TX. as the cost of living here is getting crazy stupid (blame the tech boom). Your videos have been INSANELY helpful to me, and I just wanted to drop you a 'thanks!' for spending the time to make these! Keep up the good work!
Yes, I fall below $1500.00 a month. Also on disability.
Edward, did you find a place to land?
@@deebreed1570 Not yet.. I have time, so we'll see.
@@edwardaverilliii1658 The reason I was asking, I'm thinking about moving to Texas, I live in Washington State beautiful..However, it is getting crazy..My county, you cannot go to a restaurant without a vaccine passport..Word is there ready to vote on the same for store's So I was curious, if you were thinking of leaving Texas or to a different city..Thanks for messaging back..
@@deebreed1570 Might leave Texas, I'm more of a California guy but don't make $500k a year. If I stay, I'll go to San Antonio.. lots to go, GREAT public transit, and reasonable prices.
I am in sw Ms. 1 hr from Natchez. 1 1/2 hr from New Orleans. 3 hrs from a shrimping and red fishing camp near Houma La. 15 minutes from I-55. 5 grocery stores in McComb Ms. I could go on. It’s a great life in many ways and beautiful green grass year round if wanted. The hurricanes are predicted and give you plenty time to prepare if needed. Been here over 20 years. No regrets. Came here from Phoenix on a job and did not go back. Great fresh air I can see through. Water from the county tastes like an aquifer named Kentwood water. Air quality does get humid but I have an air conditioner. No neighbors on top or below or even next door. Land prices are around $4000 per acre. I hope to always live here.
YOU GEAUX, GURL !!! NICE !
I live about 20 mins south of McComb, I'm usually there several times a month. It's nice just from what I've seen. I've heard that the crime has been getting out of control though
Born and raised in the Hudson Valley.
I am now retired in Biloxi MS.
Very friendly to disabled veteran's
Rent is $450. Getting around is real easy. My NY pension goes 25 times further here.
I still live in the Hudson valley , I can’t wait to get the FCK out lol. Ny sucks
Biloxi has always caught my eye. Seems like a very underrated beach city overshadowed by Houston , New Orleans and Panama City
I'm from NE MS and have lived all over the state. I'm guessing if your rent is that low its subsidized.
@@talesfromtheleashbernieamy1960 Yes. They are extremely generous to disabled vets.
I served out of Gulfport Seabee base 86-92 so I knew I wanted to retire here.
Michael DeCheck Good for you, you deserve it. I live in Ct., and most of the people who live in public housing frankly don’t deserve it.
I'm on disability and relocated from Washington to East Texas 2 years ago. Its doable here. I even bought a house.
Congrats sweetheart
I love texas!!
Texas is where I am, where abouts are you? I am near Denton
That was a smart move...congrats!🏠
I have equity in my house so plan to sell then buy a cheaper place in one of these inexpensive Towns when I retire. I hope I get out before the big quake everyone talks about. We’re due for it anytime. Then comes the tsunami and my hill I live on isn’t high enough to save me. I admit it scares me.
For Kingston, should have mentioned it’s close proximity to the Great Smokey Mountains, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Dollywood, etc.
Smoky*
Yeah we’re retired now in a large home, with obnoxious inconsiderate neighbors with dogs that bark. I’m in bark hell with a beautiful home. I’d never make it in an apartment never. Been thru that crap. Love to move back south but what do homes cost in these area. Guess we could research that. This site doesn’t.
@@TheDonnylee Zillow.
Have been in East Tennessee for almost 14 years,did not bring any baggage either! The Damn Yankee.
@@donreno5324 Ha, ha, ha! At least you know... Yankees do go home. The ones who stay are the Damn Yankees!!! Lmao! It's an old joke lol. So glad "no baggage!" All those horrible political ideas need to be left back there for people who still wanna live "blue" and pay high af taxes and have a huge cost of living! Your type are welcome 😁😋👍
I'm originally from up North but I have lived in the south for most of my life and I'm used to the warm weather. Thank you for this video!
I'm originally from the North, too. I love it here in FL, and don't plan on ever leaving!
I'm live in upper michigan. I hate hot weather.
@@1Skorpia stay in Michigan
I live in lower Michigan and hate the cold. Time to head South!😉
@@Nicole-qc5dh Sounds like a plan! 🌴😎🌞
Nice, I will be retiring in 5 years or so and don't have much h in money to retire on. This series puts my mind at ease knowing that I can live comfortably and well. I live in Southern California and I want out, once my mom pass. She lives with me. I am willed everything but it isn't much. I love small town living and the comfort it brings me. Thank you for this series of videos.
Understand completely. That's my plan as well. Live in the Santa Clarita Valley. The south is full of charming little towns, I also like Marion, NC as a possibility and on my list. Close enough to a big city for medical care, yet far away enough to have Mayberry like small town living.
I don’t blame you. I would want out of California. That states policies are insane.
I’m in a similar situation as you except I’m in Michigan and have a good 15 years left to work. I love Briggs’s videos because of all the information that helps me figure out where I will eventually move to.
@@onionhead5780 Well I was born here and know what it was like before it turned into such a mess. CA has its plusses, but is so overcrowded (oddly enough populated mostly by transplants from other states), and operates as its own entity in many ways. There are many businesses that will not do business with anyone in California. Many times it has to do with transparency laws that the rest of the country doesn't have. They do not want to hand over their supply chain. They also don't want people to know the item was produced overseas in a sweatshop and cost them pennies on the dollar to produce and retail mark up is sinfully unbelievable. It's more complicated than that, but you get the picture. I wanted to purchase a gift card from Belks for a friend that lives in NC. My online purchase was rejected, so I called. They refused to sell me a gift card solely based on my residence. There are many more out there. Guess what? None of those businesses will ever get a red cent from me. Or any of my friends. My suggestion to others that want to visit, come off season. CA is very expensive compared to many other states.
@@kathrynterlikowski7302 I agree! Michigan is gorgeous as well, I just couldn't take the winters. And not in a financial position to maintain two residences.
Can you please do a video on Tiny Home communities or places that you can live with your tiny home?
That’s a great question because a lot of counties/townships have zoning restrictions and tiny homes. You have to meet a minimum square footage to have a house in many areas.
@@susanmarie2231
Not dising on what you said but sometimes it matters if you intencd to stay short-term. Sometimees it just matters if you put skirting around your rig...Like in Maine a.
cottage built on cinderblocks is not considered permanent and therefore, taxed differently.
Throw some skirting around the
"foundation" and you're good!
So check ordinances before accepting a "no". Some communities
may just. not "encourage" tiny houses but not prohibit them altogether.
@@katharinejones5458 Yes, that is why it is advisable to always check zoning in your area. Some jurisdictions are more lax than others in this regard. Best wishes.
Yup I was thinking about a tiny house, but lot fees in nice established ones don't work out for me economically.
I accidentally found a one bedroom less then 700 square foot real home way up north in a little town 3500 people & it's perfect for retirement and way less then a tiny house and lot fees. My first home and my mortgage is just under $300. a month! Wow to cool & my children can sell it when I'm dead. LoL
I've tried the places these types of videos Recommend, but the crime usually is very high and whatever was affordable for me were dumps.
I sure hope tiny house lots go everywhere though.
Newport TN. Incredible Tiny Homes has property. I am moving there in a year. Not many jobs though. Would have to travel 40 minutes, on Interstate 40, to Knoxville. Great people at ITH! TINY HOMES just moved into the Forest section. Then there is the "beach" section, and the Prairie. Across the street will be the Resort. It is on a mountain. Larger lots too. Plan to have a wedding venue and possibly some horses. Lot rent between $200 & $300 a month.
I live in Huntsville, Al. Not even a 30 minute drive from Decatur. Trust me, you DON'T want to live in Decatur. You can get an apartment at the same price in Huntsville. Your selection of Dr's are much better here. Crime isn't as bad as Decatur. Hope this helps someone.
That was my comment, I live in Rogersville and a ton of us work In Huntsville but live in a spot where we leave our keys in our cars
I love huntsville I lived there for a bit my good friend Jackie is from there
🤝Thanks!
thanks for sharing
Just looked at property in Decatur. 🤦♀️
Being from Arkansas is not a bad thing, there are some good people that live in this State, as well as some very nice towns!!!
Right, they also fail to note that thr beloved Walmart, that the country worships, was born in Bentonville AR. Without the vision of an Arkansan, Sam Walton, there’d be no Walmart. What abt Tyson Foods, can this country survive without chicken, chicken strips, nuggets, wings etc!
Riceland foods, JB Hunt trucking…the list goes on for AR born major companies.
Keep them coming. I will retire in a few years and might want to relocate. This info is very interesting. Really appreciate it.
Epstein didn’t kill him self
@THE_OFFICIAL_ MAGALINA_MASSO How do you know 5 years? Only God knows when he’s taking you home.
@THE_OFFICIAL_ MAGALINA_MASSO I'm not waiting for the tribulation, I'm waiting for King Jesus to step out and call me up. If you read the Torah, you are being lied to. Throw that thing away and get you the HOLY BIBLE, and if you want one that can be more easily understood, get the NLT version.
@THE_OFFICIAL_ MAGALINA_MASSO I'm so sorry if I misspoke, but I thought you were speaking of the muslim Bible which is untrue.
. Republicans are what's wrong with politics.Only care for themselves & how much money they can weasle out of their jobs under the table. Taking your health insurance & whatever else.
Can’t complain where i’m at for the last 30 yrs.. Lancaster south carolina.. retired from the military...
I'm almost an HR from you in York SC. Thank you for your service 🇺🇲
So what's the average rent for a one bedroom apartment do you know?
were retiring in eutawville SC. it's great there love SC. bruce was stationed in SC for they navy. great memories. people are awesome.
As a retiring vet, you have chance of optimal health care system of the V A. I use it. Medicare only takes you so far.
@@susanharrah3462 I'm hour & half away from there, Aiken SC I know lake Marion like back of my hand, when I was little we use to go to Rocks pond Campground, that's when it had huge shade trees all around, campsites were secluded, late 80s Hurricane Hugo tore that place up, now its like a golf course, I also used to own a trailer at popular Creek which is also on Marion, Good luck on your retirement 🇺🇸🦅🌏⚓ USMC
Great series. Keep up the good work. Not sure if you know this, but you really are actually helping people. Thanks.
I appreciate that! I am trying.
It's hurting people. All the comments are from morons who think they can ACTAULLY rent a house if they only make $1500. That isn't possible in any state, unless you already own a house.
Briggs clearly doesn't understand how rent works.
We retired in 2012@63. SS is $1,883/mo. We have a little money from CD's and stocks, not much. We own our house in VT. We go south in the winter and work as volunteers at state parks(about 6 months). Our total cost ends up about just under $15,000. Two years ago I discovered I was 100% disabled, not permanent, but that money is just banked for now, we still live frugally. The volunteering is really fun and we get to see the country. But we are looking for a place down south to move to eventually. I love retirement, we thought we would have to work to supplement our retirement, turns out we don't. Very grateful I was drafted in '67, the VA benefits and care are phenomenally superior.
Problem is everybody is moving south at the same time. Prices for housing and rent have doubled and tripled, and still going up. Crime has really increased as well. Central Florida still has a few spots that aren't as bad yet ...
Consider places in AL or GA or MS as a permanent southern base. I live south of Birmingham, and FL evacuate here every time there is a Hurricane. We get rain.
There are several excellent lakes nearby.
@@kimberlycoast1305 Are there any low crime small towns that still have a southern feel? I planned to move back to Fairhope, but even dumps along the Bay are $800k plus! Love Christmas celebrations and artsy culture in that town, and the park with trails with benches for long walks by the water.
Dalton and Calhoun are in one of the most beautiful areas of this country .
Are there any job opportunities for nurses in Calhoun or Dalton?
@@scottishhellcat you would have to go to Rome for that and it’s just down the road
How about a video on the cost of renting houses in these places. I hate living in apartments, the noise, sometimes not nice people also living there, I would prefer to live in a detached house.
You can use City-Data to find out about the median house prices and rents in any given town that's in their records. Their website tells all you want to know about a place.
I'm with ya apartments suck
@@jenniferhilliker4752 that’s why I worked 2 jobs to buy a little house that wasn’t fancy but it’s mine. Every other month they found a reason to come into my apartment. Usually snooped around when you weren’t home. One time I was sleeping after working all night and only wearing a sheet and maintenance guy walked in without even knocking. I was furious. No warning.
Yea, I tried apartment living at one time and it was terrible. I have to have a house or a unit that is not a duplex or attached to another living unit. I like a clean, well kept place, but it's the bums that are around you that ruin it.
That's why I live in my motorhome! Hate apartments
For the seniors who are concerned with health care, consider Louisville, Ky because it has always been on the forefront of medicine. First ambulence, first emergency room, first artificial heart, and lots of hospitals, part of the downtown freeway is called "hospital curve" because of the cluster of major hospitals. Another thing is the high quality tap water, internationally ranked for its taste and purity, which is good for longevity, compared to the hardwater of Indiana.
Crime is out of control in Louisville.
@@jillbrown5443 Getting that way anywhere that is under democrat "leadership"
Lots of great people in Kentucky.
@@jillbrown5443 Lots of cities are that way because of drugs. The eastern part of Jefferson County and Oldham Co. are nice places to live.
@@cherrlyn381 I grew up there - so I guess not everybody haha!
Decatur does have its rough spots, but being centrally located between Huntsville and Tri-cities you'll never run out of things to do if you get too bored at home.
That's good to know.
Big Bob Gibson BBQ is plenty of reason to live in Decatur, AL
There are other towns than Decatur in that area, as well.
I lived in MS for 4 years and found some of the nicest people I have ever met! Genuinely friendly people! I have lived in Colorado,Las Vegas, Tucson, DC, MS, and Tx.
My husband’s career moved us often. We have very fond memories of MS.
Could you do a video on retirement communities for $1500, that’s actually a little more then my disability from Social Security! Great video!
I am where you are also..I have been thinking about moving to the Philippines after we can travel again but I know that's probably just a dream..I have been watching a lot of utube just like everyone else during this virus..have you been watching Bob and the camping community? A person could buy a good van for $3000 or less and live in one place or many different places for $750 a month or less..just sayin😁🤗
@@richardhowe5583 Is Bob and the camping community a TH-cam site? Where can I find it?
@@snowwhite2709 yes..name of bob's channel is CheapRVliving..are you planning on doing this? What city and state do you live? I live a few miles outside of New Orleans..
@@richardhowe5583 ok heck, I'm in Canada. Just figuring how to travel cheaply and see lots. Gotta make sure I get to see the ocean at times too, and get away from our Canadian winters.
@@snowwhite2709 from watching the videos a regular van is the cheapest way to see everything..I am going to buy a $100 small bed with matress from wall mart and add a few other things and hit the road..when are you planning on leaving?
I was born and raised in Decatur, Alabama so everything that was said in this video about that city is so true. That was cool to see. I have lived in Panama City Beach, Florida since 2012. The only thing I miss about Decatur is how cheap it is compared to being here in PCB. Everything costs twice as much here it seems lol but i love being by the beach for now
Thanks for the information I will be considering some of these places.
I LOVE visiting Panama City Beach!!
I will be retiring in about 5 years. Thanks for putting these together. :) Looking forward to more
Quality of medical care for seniors is very important and needs to be factored in.
He did that - if you listen to his review of Winston Salem, NC - he discusses that.
If you want fantastic medical, try places like Bangkok….better than most places in the US at a fraction of the cost.
So true!
@@bananapatch9118 really. How do you find medical care in Bangkok?
I grew up in Columbia, MS. I miss it. It was a wonderful place to live and grow up.
some of the nicest towns in America no one ever hears of
I agree with the medical attention. Also you should put how much snowfall and how long of winter on average. Like (example) Utah will have an average of about 24 inches of snow each month from Oct - Apr each year. This show was awesome even for family's and retiring people. Thank you for doing the video. I really enjoyed it.
This has been a very good series with many possible locations in which one can retire. Could you do one covering the plains states from Texas thru North Dakota?
Love this video! I get SSDI for Autism spectrum and get a total of $1438 a month. I have been seriously considering on moving to a warmer and sunnier climate for something different for a change away from the long cold winters here in PA. I love the 4 seasons and winter has it's beauty as well, yet at the same time would like to experience a warmer sunnier climate without the bitter sub zero cold and a place that is low in natural disasters as well. Thank you for this video and made a list of these cities.
@Andrew Wilks -- Take it from a south Florida native, many people come south only to leave here after a year or two. They complain they miss the seasons.
Here is southeastern Florida we do have seasons, two seasons: Summer and Christmas. And you can always tell when the seasons change by the changing colors of the license plates.
No landlord will rent to a person who makes less than $1500/month, doesn't matter what state. The ones who allows this, are the ones who own a run down slum. You'd be maxed out at $500/month, but most won't rent you that either.
1438. I draw minimum in Tennessee 850.
Being retired, it is important have excellent medical centers....otherwise this will not work...Being out in the middle of nowhere and not being close to a good medical facility does not make sense.
Good point
There's quite a few small towns and cities that have become medical centers for the outlying rural areas. Out here in the boondocks a 30 mile drive to one of those may take 30 minutes or less. I have friends living in NW Indiana that live 7 miles from a hospital and spend 40 minutes to drive there due to traffic and traffic lights.
@@billwilson3609 excellent point
Yeah
@@cindyreynolds1002 It certainly is.
I’m really glad I’ve found this page. Thank you for being here. Please do a video about places to live in Texas. Thank you.
Brownwood tx plenty of industry plenty of restraunts public transportation warm weather good rains come and go and plenty of available men in fact im one haha 😄
10) Kingston, Tennessee
9) Frankfort, Kentucky
8) Englewood, Florida
7) Benton, Louisiana
6) Russellville, Arkansas
5) Dalton, Georgia
4) Calhoun, Georgia
3) Mocksville, North Carolina
2) Decatur, Alabama
1) Columbia, Mississippi
Being offended isn't a skill 😂🤣 Love it because it's true !
Needs to be on a T shirt.
It’s a lifestyle to liberals
it's MockSville, with an "S". I live in an tiny unincorporated community about 5 miles from Mocksville. Squire and Sarah Boone are buried there. It's a short drive to Winston-Salem and about 45 min. from Charlotte, so big city attractions like Symphony, etc. are close without all the hassle of a big city. And Ketchie Creek Bakery is one of the best anywhere around.
Thanks for making this correction. I lived in Union Grove, not far from Mocksville, for 20 years. I kept cringing each time he left out the S 😁
@@karenebarker9244 Same for me Karene. I also have lived in this area for many years. Makes u wonder how the guy narrating got the job. It is spelled correctly on the video.
OMG I lived in Advance NC right outside of Mocksville and left the same comment about the S LOL!
You can add the really good hospital systems in nearby Winston Salem.
This Chanel helped me make it through some of my hardest times during early pandemic. Even now, watching your videos makes me feel like I took a virtual trip to all mentioned places🙌🏼
I live in Englewood Florida. No way you can live here for 1400.00 per month. Rents are off the chart, food is high, jobs ate none. I own my house and it has doubled in price.
Yep, pure greed. I live in Florida as well and the rent rates are out of hand.
Big no no, Englewood is expensive.
I agree! No way any apartment is under $1200 which is what I pay in Venice FL, one town north of Englewood. Really bad info in this video.
@@syndee8550 Yes! I love it here.
Medical care in Florida is horrible
10: Kingston, Tennessee
9: Frankfort, Kentucky
8: Englewood, Florida
7: Benton, Louisiana
6: Russellville, Arkansas
5: Dalton, Georgia
4: Calhoun, Georgia
3: Mocksville, North Carolina
2: Decatur, Alabama
1: Columbia, Mississippi
Thank You so much Briggs! This series is great for us Boomers...(although I love where I live in the mountains of N.NM, I will eventually want to move closer to my son who is moving back to FL, Yikes, I'm scared of the humid heat and so many people ;)
Yup hate heat humidity and bugs u can ride. Basically hate the south lol
Yes, the humidity is a killer. Eventually you get a little big used to it. I lived on the Gulf for 15 years and then moved inland for 15 years. It is hotter inland, humid also - but not AS humid as on the Gulf.
Great video. It is interesting that you have found so many places that are cheap to live in yet have really decent livability. As you point out that some don't have jobs to offer, however with the premise of living on nothing more than your SSA benefits a job isn't needed. I would just be concerned about the quality of medical care for a couple of the smaller places, but maybe that livability score you mention covers that. If a pe5rson owned their house, sold it, moved to one of these, bought a house outright, the cost to live would be really good---1500 or less minus rent. I hope you find more places and continue the series.
Knowing the cost to purchase a house would be helpful also.
If you own your own home there, remember property tax also. If you own a car, remember yearly license fees. Those can be OUTRAGEOUS. Lived in Mississippi and car license fees were 500 a year for my old car. Right over the border in Louisiana much, much cheaper. Many of these smaller towns you do need a vehicle.
More Briggs, yay! More humor smiles and another great reason to be in a happy mood
Having lived off far less then the lowest income mentioned here I will just say this. If you manage your money correctly you can live pretty much anywhere you want on 1200 bucks a month. This means not having a car payment not having a cell phone no cable (well ok a Obama phone. Its free and reliable) and learning that you don't have to have all those new trendy items going around. We brought in 1thousand dollars a month and lived in Sumter South Carolina and in Daytona beach FL. for 10 years and managed to make ends meet go fishing anytime we wanted and generally had everything we needed. Our bills got paid we had food we always had insurance on our 500 dollar vehicle and we lived a comfortable life with plenty of fun mixed into the life we where living. We are doing much better now having picked up a foreclosure for 35 k in a small rural town here in South Carolina and our monthly income is around 3k a month. We paid cash for our home and are extremely happy with it. I would suggest anyone looking to purchase a home to look into small rural towns and the foreclosure market. This one was turn key ready and had recently been remodeled we had zero repairs to make before moving in and I haven't had to repair anything in 2 years.
My daughter just told me that your voice is beautiful. You should have a podcast or radio / talk station. Like reading letters from people or chat with people on radio.
Thanks for these videos. I am getting ready to retire and my income is going to take a nose dive. These videos are very helpful
Thank you for listing some low cost locations down here in Dixie.
Hi Briggs- I’ve been watching & subscribed to your channels for more than a year. This series, at least, for me, is more necessity now than entertainment. So, thank you for your efforts. It is indeed appreciated. ❤️xoxo❤️
Thanks for pointing out Frankfort, Kentucky. Looks like a nice, small town near a bigger city. It is reasonably close to the VA Medical Center in Lexington. I get all my health-care from the VA. My wife and I get $2,700 from Social Security and have no debt, so Frankfort is definitely a place we will look at if we decide to move from our present location west of Louisville.
How about doing a video with the top 10 places for medical care, important for many people.
I keep suggesting this. Too much work I guess 🥸
The medical services are the top 5 musts for me.
massachusette
connecticut
missori
washington
tennessee
maine
newhampshere
montana
iowa
delawarw
I moved From this tri-state area about 22 yrs. ago, but Indiana laws had made it so you could not sue a doctor... a doctors dream if you ask me...No liability.
Dixon Illinois been excellent for medical care picture of colonoscopy cancer oncologist heart doctor regular physician everything was done in Dixon I didn't have to go out of town for anyting.
I would love to see you come up with a video about the top rated VA facilities and how they could tie into potential veteran retirement areas that offer an active lifestyle... Thanks Briggs, you're the best!!!
I would love to see that too .
@@monikas5125 Ditto! Veterans love Briggs..... He will find all the VAMCs, but ratings? Huh!
Georgia.
My Mom was born in Columbia, and we still have relatives there. Nice town and nice people...
Inflation greatly affects housing as does appraisals.
Wow Mississippi Number 1 for something good Way to go Briggs ..!
Mississippi is a well-deserved #1! Love it!
Please make more videos about living on the cheap in the South. Tks!
I love this guy's sense of humor. He's funny without being nasty or condescending like some of the other sites. Also, currently live in WA state and can't wait to move to the south. It's nice here in the late spring/summer but overcast and cold the other 7 to 8 months out of the year. Not to mention very expensive.
Just moved to Dalton Ga from Phoenix about 4 years ago, love it, funny thing is I work in Calhoun Ga, the video is wrong there is plenty of work to be had, problem is they are 90% carpet and flooring warehouses and they are not known for treating employees very well.
I lived in Kingston growing up and when I got married the 2nd time I moved back to Kingston tn one exit up is everything you need kingston is or use to be a fort they have a copy of the fort rebuilt at the end of town kingston has lots of water kingston has great schools Kingston tn has big park and side walks to walk around the lake lots of stuff kingston does for children I raised my kids there all I can say is I wish I still lived in kingston tn it is a very good place very little crime most people know each other town to lots of good friendly people I think I will move back to kingston tn
I'm at the retirement age I thank you narrows down my research I hope the next videos have something in the mid- west.
Have you considered living out of the country?
Thanks for the videos and they do help a lot. I had to retire early due to my sweet special daughter. I continue to look and consider a more affordable place to live. Trying to find a place close to north Louisiana. So yes your videos are great and helpful.
I really enjoyed this video!!!
I am hopeful to go back South again; currently living in the snowy Northeast (PA). I miss south and southwest Florida (each has its own personality).
There was another video I watched from someone named Jose. He had the nerve to bad-mouth your channel but he had nothing comparable to anything you share. (He rode around Tampa taking video of that location all the while talking about 10 other towns in Florida but not showing any video of the towns of which he was speaking!!).
Keep up the great work !!!
Coming from a life time of living in
Southwest with 4 distinguishing yearly season ...I am not sure about
rebooting my senior life years in South. Guess it's TRUE...home is where the heart is. Mine just discovered its South-west. Not due
SOUTH. Peace and joy to those who live in any direction in America and know where they should stay " put ".
Thanks for video.
Sounds great! Where can I find 4 Seasons in the Southwest? Hoping to retire in the next year or 2
I agree...I am looking for an inexpensive place to live (nothing fancy...just warm, safe, and clean) ... a toss up between Alabama and Florida :)
Half as much as the west coast for sure. Thank you for helping so many people find out they have other options, especially on SSI.
I would also consider the Anniston, AL (by the old Army base), or any towns that are 30 min to an hour drive from a large city or University.
If you like people you could consider buying a house in a college town & renting the rooms to students. Pay off the house fast!
Your commentary is par none. I ♡ you for keeping it 💯
I live and have most of my life in Calhoun, GA. It is great! All true he said as well.
All my family is in Calhoun!
@@vblisa843 mine too.
Me too
Lake Chapala Mexico!
It's really something. Google will lead you to any questions you have.
My sister lives quite nice on 750 a month. 2bedroom condo includes house keeping and power & water! Gated community too... Imagine what 1500 would do!?
HAPPY NEW YEAR🎉🥳✌
@R.H. LOVE ~ I need the name of these condos!
10. Kingston, TN
9. Frankfort, KY
8. Englewood, FLA
7. Benton, LA
6. Russellville, AR
5. Dalton, GA
4. Calhoun, GA
3. Mocksville, NC
2. Decatur, AL
1. Columbia, MS
You can add Samson Alabama to the list. It's very easy, budget friendly and family oriented!
my daddys family was from samson alabama. my folds are buired there in travelerers cematery. i would love tp go bsck t. my there to live. my granddad was Robert Lunsfird and daddy said that they lived on the pea river.
I used to live in Kingston, TN. I really enjoyed it and it's a great place if you want somewhere nice that isn't overcrowded and love the outdoors. Plus, the drive to Knoxville isn't bad where you can seemingly get anything you would need.
I grew up about 20 minutes from there in Spring City...went there when I got older to visit friends. Tennessee is so beautiful!
We live in Clinton on Melton Lake near Knox and love it.
Looking forward to moving to the Kingston area? How is medical/hospitals there? Thanks!
@@francineroot-adler7205 There is a small hospital and a few doctor's offices nearby. Like anything, you'll hear mixed reviews about any of them. There are many options in Knoxville and many people choose to drive a little further to increase their options for care.
It's MockSville, NC. Homeplace of coach Joe Gibbs.
It's pronounced Mocksv'lle
I love Mocksville!! It was a fav place to stop and eat and shop at Walmart’s on way to our cabin in Blue Ridge Mtns.
I'm originally from the South and would consider moving back except for the heat and humidity. I wish you would do a video on cities in the South with the least oppressive weather, maybe places in the Appalachians or Ozarks. No Louisiana and Florida.
We do have air conditioning, never even think about the heat or humidity.
Buddy your rant just earned you a new follower.
I grew up in Columbia, MS. They have done a lot to improve the town in recent years.
Most landlords like to see at least 3x the rent price for total income...so that means you usually can't spend more than $500 on rent if you make $1500...
😎 Exactly. Add car expenses, a phone bill, and medical insurance.... and you didn't even spent a penny at the grocery store yet. I think these places are still too expensive for a $1500 per month income, unless there is any social housing around the area.
Otherwise folks will pay their bills, and line up at the food banks.
I love on California and it's hard living on social security this video was helpful thank you 🙏
Small town folks bend the rules if they like you.
@@patricebrown2267 Not the landlord...not for somebody that only makes $1500/month. Especially if you aren't from there. Also if you're income is low your deposit is going to be higher. Yes, I am indeed a landlord in a very rural place...
To be completely honest I would not rent a single wide trailer to somebody who only makes that much, neither would any other investors I know.
There are certainly places where you can rent a house for $500, but those places tend to be kind of stabby.
Financially that is correct - one should not spend more than 1/3 their income on housing whether you are retired or not.
Enjoying these lists on retirement...cause I'm a small town guy...and want to be cheap when I retire. haha.
So Brevard, North Carolina didn't make the cut? My Dad retired to there after 60 years working....wicked affordable and decent healthcare is about an hour away in Asheville.
Brevard is a very nice mountain town in western NC, but nowhere near as affordable as the towns on this list. Brevard is priced to reflect the quality of what you get by living there (also keeps out the riff-raff). Best wishes to your dad to enjoy his golden years after paying his dues in the workforce for 60 years.
Brevard is nice, but I think it's too expensive. I'm thinking maybe Hendersonville.
How about 10 best places to RV in the winter and 10 best to RV in the Summer?
Wal-Mart
Gas at 5$ a gallon.?
@@robertarnold9676 You best check with that Walmart first. Many are saying no now because others have caused problems, left messes and torn up things in Walmart parking lots. Call first.
Kingston, Tennessee
Frankfort, Kentucky
Englewood, Florida
Benton, Louisiana
Russellville, Arkansas
Dalton, Georgia
Calhoun, Georgia
Mocksville, North Carolina
Decatur, Alabama
Columbia, Mississippi
I love the southern part of the U.S. Beautiful and most everyone is friendly. Sadly I live in Kansass, for now.
These are great. I’m glad you’re getting a good response to this topic. Thanks!
I was lucky enough to find a cute one bedroom apartment for under $450 in Arkansas. Decent area, convenient to everything and relatively low crime. Been here over three years without a rent increase and it's pet friendly too. It's not a subsidized place either. Grateful to have found it, as it isn't the norm in the area.
I've been considering moving to hot springs gs area..I'm scared to make an out of state move though.
There are cities out West where you can live for the same amount. Not CA but some cites in NV, UT and AZ are pretty affordable.
I live on Huntsville Alabama... I love Decatur... Really nice
Decatur Alabama is number two, wow I'm surprised! Last time I was in Decatur Alabama it was 1993 I was in my early 20s. I'd just started my trucking company, had a delivery at the Winn-Dixie warehouse. I was the only black owner/operator there. The local sheriffs saw at the warehouse and asked me ask me what was my business in Decatur, I told him I had a delivery. He told me they didn't care for my kind down there, and rushed them to unload me ahead of other drivers that have been there before I was. Then he proceeded to sit there and wait until I made my delivery and gave me an escort out of town. Which was fine by me cause I didn't want to be anywhere where me and my race isn't wanted. Drove up to I-20 headed to Atlanta and I haven't been back since. I haven't even thought about Decatur until I saw it on this list. In the early 90s there were a lot of places down south had issues with my race(some still do) and those were places I avoided like the plague. Like I said I'm surprised and made it on this list maybe it's changed but I have no desire to go back and see. Besides I'm retired now running my business from my den. The only traveling I do now is when my wife and I go to some Caribbean or Polynesian island or the Keys.(if we ever get out of this quarantine)
Some people say there are sundown towns in USA, I heard this from a friend of mine, her grandson is mixed race and she saw signs while living in south, so it is true according to her, never heard of this until a few years ago.
This is not the case in the north where I live, I find it odd it is occuring in USA .
Hi I am sorry some crazy person thought they were better than you. Makes you feel better Winn Dixie is gone. I live not far from Decatur. And I always enjoy visiting. Not all of us are mean I promise!!!
@@carriesheffield6024
Nice to know that somethings have changed, if I'm ever in the area I might just stop by and see for myself. I know about Winn-Dixie closing down years ago. Trust me I know I never judged the whole by the actions of a few, I've been fighting that stereotype ever since I was born.
This is the one I've been waiting for.
Mobile Home Parks are called "Tornado Magnets" in the South.
😂😂😂
They AURE ARE....an invariably when a tornado strikes, somehow it strikes a mobile home park. Also - everywhere in the south but the Florida peninsula, trailer parks are usually a rats nest, filthy and full of crime. Many times you can't "give" a trailer away. I lived in a mobile home park in Escondido, Ca. and it was beautiful and well kept. No so in the south. I believe they have beautiful well kept mobile home parks in the peninsula of Florida - nothing to be ashamed of living in one there.
We have lots of mobile home parks here in SC and it seems when a tornado comes which is very few it hits homes not mobile homes. We don't really have bad weather her allot.
I’m glad you mentioned Russellville, Arkansas because I was born there and lived there about 40 years.
Thanks Briggs your a life savior!
As we age, you have to take in consideration the medical care you will get
True. Many places with cheap housing have substandard healthcare
So true! Have to have good hospitals there!👍
Agreed
@J Bar That is true, they figure its payback time for not being a minority.
@J Bar Amazing observation...but hardly an absolute. I've had relatives who've lived and currently live in Assisted Living facilities. We've never seen a hint of what you have alleged.
Keep rockin'in it Briggs! Watching for the 2nd time now.
Looooooove this video my choices would be Frankfort KY and Decatur Al, they both seem like nice little towns.
Decatur is really great. Close to Huntsville and Birmingham for big cities. Has decent weather where you get to experience all 4 seasons. Crime stats are pretty good. People are friendly. I live near Birmingham but I used to go to Decatur all the time. Decatur has lots of good restaurants and a mall too.
Thx Amanda!
@@edro3838 no problem
I lived in a town next to Inglewood, CA called Westchester. I knew many from Inglewood. The same thought crossed my mind when you mentioned Englewood.
very cool. i live in the Philippines on $1,300 per month!!
Dalton is edge of mountains. Tons of outdoor activities. Good motorcycle cruising seeing beauty.
Helena is a good place to go ride. Deal's Gap isn't very far north of it. I am from Dade County, GA but live in Chattanooga.
I live there and have all my life. It used to be a great small town 30 years ago, but it's not now! It's a complete shithole and I hate it, but I can't afford to live anywhere else on what I draw from SSDI.
Philippines is gorgeous, cheap, can live 2 on less than 800.00 a month with house maid. Look on TH-cam and look up waterfalls, tour lagoons. Several bloggers in there from USA and other countries. Grow food yr round in pots or land if you buy out in province. 46k for homes 30 yrs!
Yes. Also live on $800.00 usd a month with a house keeper to show up 2 or 3 times a week. But I live simple, do not keep up with joneses, fresh food year round, all meals cooked. If you eat out every day...it is cheap but still money. $2.50 to $3.00 a meal.
@@smartassist9700 wow. What is the power company there? Is it municipal or private? I need to work for a bit longer and that's my field
I live in russellville have been here most of my life and just wanna say u nailed it...just not alot to do here really! Think its pretty cool we finally made one of your lists! Love your channel! Keep the vids coming! ❤👍❤
I also live in Russellville.
Arkansas is a BEAUTIFUL state. But, I thought Russellville had a lot of crime?
Yes, I disagree with him on the crime. You can get in trouble if you want to, but most residents don't run into crime much. Keep in mind that I-40 goes through town, resulting in a lot of drug busts and vagrants blowing through. My nephew is on the police force, so I hear all about it.
Some of these places like Louisiana and FL have high insurance rates (Auto)
And crime
So true.
And very high home insurance because of hurricanes.
I'm paused at 3:50... I'm originally from New York(Brooklyn); in Jersey, there are Englewood and Englewood Cliffs, and we pronounce the names of the towns with the "short-e" sound(Ehn-gull-wood).
You can cross off the Florida location. Property prices and rent have gone crazy in the last year.
Thanks for doing the Southern states. I still don't know how to live on half my income left after rent.
According to this video you're comfortable at $100 left after expenses.. what a joke
@@aquafina6544 I know. I got that too.
“Rice and beans, beans and rice”...Dave Ramsey. We followed a few of his tips and his advice has helped us so much. Best wishes!
@@imnotmarthastewart8120 Those are both unhealthy. Especially for a diabetic. But thanks for the suggestion.
Maybe it's not possible based on your income and where you live. What types of things have you tried to reduce expenses?
I'm from Knoxville, born and raised. Still living there but deciding on moving.
Why?
Love that comment: “Being offended isn’t a skill.”
So I guess the south east states are the best deal then? 🤔
Strange this i was offended by this comment.
It is practiced a lot tho.
Yup... It's all totally learned and indoctrinated. Way too many Americans have adopted this frame of mind and it's disgustingly negative & weak!!!
Subscribing because you tell the truth and don't bother with "feelings ". I like and respect it.
i've lived in englewood. it was great! cool people, great beach. local irush pub w chill regulars. & as far as florida goes it is a hidden gem of a very nice clean safe beach town. lands inbetween really expensive towns that have the same gorgeous appeal, however this town never became expensive.
Hey Briggs!! Can you do a video on nice tiny house communities or retirement communal living??
Can you make a video of southwestern states, such as Arizona, New Mexico 🤙🏼
Still very expensive, ompar3d to other states. Forget it.
Do not go to to New Mexico.
3rd world rural areas. Grant's is worst of rural areas.
Az. Ok Tucson. High rent.