5 Best US Cities Where You Can Retire on $2500 a Month

2. Peoria, Illinois

Average Rent: $925          

Median Home Price: $125,520   

Average Monthly Utilities: $350.84

Average Monthly Groceries: $132

Dentist Visit: $79.63         

Doctor Visit: $126.25        

Etiquette expert Marjabelle Young Stewart has awarded Peoria the title of one of the “best-mannered cities in the country”. The cherry on top: the river city is just as beautiful as it is polite. The Peoria RiverFront district, one of the state’s historic urban areas, is home to a myriad of cultural centers, diverse dining establishments, and a wealth of entertainment options. Peoria is also home to more than 9,000 acres of parks, such as Peoria Zoo, Luthy Botanical Garden and five public golf courses.