5 Best Mountain Towns for Retirement

4. La Grande, Oregon

Insider Monkey Score: 43    

Cost of Living Index: 92.2    

Median Home Price:  $250,000        

Median Rent (1 bedroom): $800      

Livability Score: 76

Considered to be the midway point of the Blue Mountain Trails, La Grande offers retirees a peaceful and scenic environment to relish. It is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors, engage in plentiful recreational opportunities, and enjoy the simple things in life. The two most prominent features here are the Grande Ronde River and the Blue Mountains where retirees engage in activities such as hiking, fishing, and biking.