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

This article takes a look at the 5 best places in Oregon for a couple to live on only Social Security. If you wish to read our detailed analysis on retirement healthcare in the US and its financial workings, you may go to 15 Best Places in Oregon for a Couple to Live on Only Social Security.

5. Roseburg

Insider Monkey Score: 90

Livability Score: 66

IM Cost of Living: 89.8

Median Two-Bedroom Rental: $1,200

Starting off our top five for the best places in Oregon for a couple to live on only Social Security is the Douglas County city of Roseburg. Set in Oregon’s southern region in the Umpqua River Valley, the city holds a population of just over 23,850 residents according to the last United States Census. Retired couples living on a Social Security income will find Roseburg financially pleasing as it carries a cost of living that is 10.2% below the national average.

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4. Pendleton

Insider Monkey Score: 92

Livability Score: 63

IM Cost of Living: 88.8

Median Two-Bedroom Rental: $995

Up next is the Umatilla County city of Pendleton. Pendleton boasts the lowest median rental figure on our list, meaning that retirees in the city will be able to use their Social Security checks more freely, leading to a more comfortable life. Residents can also entertain themselves with a range of indoor and outdoor activities including the Heritage Station Museum and the Pendleton Roundup Grandstand stadium.