5 Places to Retire That Are Just Like the West Coast but Cheaper

2. Mobile, Alabama

Insider Monkey Score: 46    

IM Cost of Living Index: 85.6          

Average Rent (1-bedroom): $1,173  

Median Home Price: $189,000        

Livability Score: 68

If affordable cost of living and a coastal lifestyle are your true calling, then Mobile is just the destination for you. Nestled on the Gulf Coast, Mobile is a great option to consider for retirees. Everything from its historic architecture to seafood restaurants and outdoor markets screams of its attractiveness for a retiree. Add in the low housing and good livability score, and Mobile makes a lot of sense.