5 Best East Coast Cities to Retire on a Budget of $1,200 a Month

3. Rome, Georgia

Cost of Living Index: 81.1

Livability Score: 66

Average Monthly Rent (Lower Tier): $822

Average Monthly Groceries (per Person): $325

The largest city in Floyd County, Rome takes the top 3 spot on our list. With a cost of living that is 19% lower than the national average and affordable prices for rent and groceries, it’s not hard to see why.