$2000 a month can let you retire? These 25 U.S. cities keep your pension from shrinking.

How expensive is retirement in the United States? On average, a 65-year-old spends over $60k a year. But there's a tough trick: choose the right city, and you can live comfortably on a budget of $2000/month.

**The cheapest few**:
- El Paso, Texas: Moonflower $712 (with house), 18% cheaper than the national average, 44% cheaper in housing prices.
- Corpus Christi, Texas: Beach city Moon Flower $736, 16.5% cheaper.
- San Antonio, Texas: Monthly cost $847, friendly locals + warm weather + affordable prices
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Monthly rent $648, with full city amenities, housing prices are 44% cheaper.

**Want beach + sunshine**:
- Pensacola, Florida: Moonflower $929, with beaches, restaurants, art scene
- Jacksonville, Florida: Monthly rent $1197, beachfront city + nightlife, 4.3% cheaper than the national average.
- Fort Myers, Florida: Moonflower $1746, golf, fishing, beach life

**Key Point**: These data include actual expenditures after social security income. Many southern cities do not have state income tax (such as Florida and Texas), allowing pensions to last an extra year.

Data shows: Choosing the right place can extend your pension lifespan by 10-20 years. Want to know the complete list of 25 cities?