5 Best Places in Georgia For A Couple To Live On Only Social Security

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1. Blue Ridge

IM Score: 21

Livability Index: 74

Cost of Living Index: 93.8

Population: 1,193

Topping our list of best places in Georgia for a couple to live on only social security, the Blue Ridge mountains of northern Georgia is by far the most convenient location to retire with your partner. Its cost of living is 6.2% below the national average, and the cost of housing is one the cheapest in the state. It also boasts one of the highest livability scores in our list. It is especially suitable for those looking to own their own house, although there are pre-existing affordable retirement communities as well.

Blue Ridge is strategically positioned near Georgia’s border to North Carolina and Tennessee, and draws in tourists from all over the Southeast. With scenic destinations such as Lake Blue Ridge, Toccoa River, and the Blue Ridge Adventure Park it offers the excitement of not just being a retirees final chapter, but rather a new chapter altogether for you and your partner to engage in. It was also featured in our list of 20 Best River Towns for Retirement in the US.

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