10 Best Places to Retire in Florida Gulf Coast

4. Dixie

Total score: 8

Millage rate: 21.5

Median home price: $89,300

Cost of living index: 86

You’d think that with only about 16,000 people living in Dixie county there wouldn’t be that much to do around there, but you’d be wrong. In fact, there are so many things to do here, including nature coast trail rides, parks and ramps to visit, paddling in saltwater and trips on the Suwannee River. Considering that over 18 percent of its territory is made out of water, it makes sense that plenty of the activities you can partake in Dixie are related and that’s great.

The median home price in the area is below $90,000, while the cost of living index is 86, meaning you can buy a lot more with the same cash.

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