5 Worst Places in Texas for a Couple to Live on Only a Social Security

2. Lakeway

Insider Monkey Score: 49    

Cost of Living Index: 129.1  

Average Rent (2-bedroom): $2,474  

Median Home Price: $805,000

Nestled in the scenic Hill Country on the southern shores of Lake Travis near Austin, Lakeway offers stunning natural beauty and upscale amenities that come with a price tag. The area’s popularity as a retirement destination, coupled with its desirable location and recreational opportunities, has driven up housing prices and overall expenses in the area.