5 Best Cities to Retire in the Midwest

3. Youngstown, Ohio

Insider Monkey Score: 60

Average Monthly One-Bedroom Rental: $625

Average Monthly Grocery for One: $355

Livability Score: 81

Median House Price: $131,500

Located in Mahoning County, Youngstown is a popular retirement destination in the Midwest. Its low cost of living and median house price are just two of it’s attractive factors. Youngstown’s state, Ohio, exempts Social Security payments from taxation, benefiting retirees who survive on a low monthly budget. The cherry on top is the city’s host of leisure activities including the Fellows Riverside Gardens and The Butler Institute of American Art.