5 Best East Coast Cities to Retire on a Budget of $1,200 a Month

4. Greensboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Index: 84.2

Livability Score: 82

Average Monthly Rent (Lower Tier): $799

Average Monthly Groceries (per Person): $344

Great for animal lovers, Greensboro homes sharks and red pandas in The Greensboro Science Center. Combining this with its high livability score and low cost of living, Greensboro proves to be a retirement-time delight.