5 Best Places to Retire in Mississippi

3. Oxford

Insider Monkey Score: 48    

IM Cost of Living Index: 80.9          

Median Home Price: $425,000        

Average Rent (1-bedroom): $966     

Livability Score: 87

Known to be the center of Southern art, literature, and culture, Oxford is the right place for literary enthusiasts. Home to the University of Mississippi, Oxford boasts an air of “literary mystique” that is said to inspire poets, artists, and retirees alike.  However, what many don’t know is that Oxford is also a Certified Retirement Community, boasting all the right amenities for senior folks. Finally, an acknowledgment of Oxford is incomplete without highlighting its 5-start restaurants, Broadway-quality shows, and numerous cultural festivities.