5 Most Affordable Places to Retire on the East Coast

4. Garden City, South Carolina

Cost of Living: 85

Rental Expense: $1,761

Livability Score: 81

Garden City, South Carolina is another relaxing retirement destination located south of Myrtle Beach. Retirees can keep themselves occupied with the many fishing, birding, crabbing, and boating activities throughout the creeks and tributaries. Seafood lovers can also find plenty of seafood restaurants to devour. Another highlight of Garden City is The Pier, which offers live music, service bars, a full arcade, and nightly summer concerts too. The cost of living is 15% cheaper than the state average here. Meanwhile, the median home costs around $320,000.