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.
3. Eugene
Insider Monkey Score: 93
Livability Score: 79
IM Cost of Living: 75.5
Median Two-Bedroom Rental: $1,538
At 24.5% below the national average, the city of Eugene has the lowest cost of living on our list. Not only does this mean that retired couples will be able to lead a better life using their Social Security checks, but they will also have room for splurging on some of their wants. Combine this with a high livability score of 79, and Eugene retirees can experience the best of both worlds.
2. Klamath Falls
Insider Monkey Score: 94
Livability Score: 77
IM Cost of Living: 93.1
Median Two-Bedroom Rental: $1,200
The number two spot goes to the Klamath County city of Klamath Falls. Initially known as ‘Linkville’, the city’s name was later changed in 1893. The city is perfect for senior citizens who prefer spending time in the outdoors. Residents can golf, hunt, fish, canoe, and ski to their heart’s contents. Klamath Falls is also an excellent bird-watching space as it is home to the Pacific Northwest’s largest concentration of bald eagles.
1. La Grande
Insider Monkey Score: 100
Livability Score: 77
IM Cost of Living: 87.5
Median Two-Bedroom Rental: $1,200
Located in Union County, the city of La Grande earns the number one spot on our list of the best places in Oregon for a couple to live on only Social Security. The city’s relatively low cost of living and favorable livability score means that retirees who choose to live in the city will experience the best that both worlds have to offer. Residents can visit the La Grande Drive-In Cinema, the Eastern Oregon Fire Museum, and the La Grand Famer’s Market.
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