5 Cheap Places to Retire Near the Beach

2. Gautier, Mississippi

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Sitting along the Gulf of Mexico, west of Pascagoula, Gautier is a friendly and happy place to retire to. There are many affordable beachfront and beach-side living options available. The median sale price of a home in Gautier is $175,000. The cost of living in the city is 16.5% lower than the US average. Retirees in Gautier get to enjoy several activities such as fishing, kayaking, hiking, and other water-based activities on the beach.