5 Places to Retire That Are Just Like the West Coast but Cheaper

3. Pensacola, Florida

Insider Monkey Score: 43    

IM Cost of Living Index: 92 

Average Rent (1-bedroom): $1,349  

Median Home Price: $315,000

Livability Score: 79

Another Florida star on our list, Pensacola beats others to the top three because of its low cost of living and admirable livability score. Similar to the West Coast, retirees get to enjoy a coastal lifestyle here, enjoy the stunning white sand beaches, and even the abundant opportunities for recreation that it offers.