5 Best Places in Alabama for a Couple to Live on Only Social Security

3. Montgomery

Insider Monkey Score: 70

Livability: 64

Cost of Living Index: 79

Average One-bedroom Rental: $750

Our next pick has the lowest cost of living index on our list. Alabama’s capital city, Montgomery has a cost of living that is 21% lower than the national average. However, the city’s affordability is not a sign of disappointment when it comes to its facilities. Residents can visit the Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, the Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium, and The National Memorial for Peace and Justice.