8. Port St. Lucie, Florida
Population: 472,012
Share of population age 60-plus: 33 percent
Median monthly mortgage cost: $1,466
Median monthly rent: $1,162
Port St. Lucie is located of the Atlantic coast of Florida, and it offers retirees a very reasonable cost of living. Most residents report overall happiness, particularly a lack of stress regarding finances. Residents enjoy not only the beaches, but they also enjoy Savannas Preserve State Park and boardwalk trails in Hillmoor Lake Park. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy watching the New York Mets go through spring training at Clover Park.
