5 Cheap Places to Retire Near the Beach

3. Gulfport, Mississippi

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Situated on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Gulfport offers beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico to retirees. Retirees can enjoy many beach activities here, as well as an affordable cost of living. The median sale price of a home in Gulfport is $180,000; while the overall cost of living in the city is 17.4% lower than the US average.