5 Best Cities to Retire in the Midwest

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1. Dubuque, Iowa

Insider Monkey Score: 62

Average Monthly One-Bedroom Rental: $725

Average Monthly Grocery for One: $358

Livability Score: 87

Median House Price: $215,000

The title of the best city to retire in the Midwest goes to the Iowa state city of Dubuque. Set on the Mississippi River, Dubuque takes pride in its riverside setting. Residents can immerse themselves in life along the river with a visit to The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. They can also relax at the Stone Cliff Winery and the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens for a change of scenery. To top it off, the city’s reasonable rent and grocery figures make life easy for the financially struggling retiree, allowing them to spend their retirement years peacefully. 

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