5 Best Places to Retire in Georgia

2. Dalton

Insider Monkey Score: 74

Livability Score: 66

Average Monthly One-Bedroom Rental: $795

Average Monthly Grocery for an Adult: $307

The number two spot on our list of best places to retire in Georgia goes to Dalton in Whitfield County. With rent and groceries amounting to a cumulative total of about $1,100, the city is friendly to retirees living on Social Security income. Known as the Carpet Capital of the World, Dalton offers a range of indoor and outdoor activities bound to keep the average retiree on their feet and safe from getting bored.