25. Coos Bay, Oregon
While Western and coastal Oregon is often associated with the outrageously expensive cost of living of Portland, several beach towns like Coos Bay are far more affordable for retirees. With a median home price of only $173,000 and similarly modest rental rates, Coos Bay is an extremely accessible way to find a coastal paradise. If you enjoy beer, Oregon is notorious for fantastic local breweries, with Coos Bay being no exception with 7 Devils Brewing. Thanks to being so close to larger communities like Seattle, the cost of living for most everyday goods is relatively low.
Coos Bay is sandwiched between two incredible recreational opportunities: the Sunset Bay State Park and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area to the north. The State Park features miles of trails of varying difficulty, with some incredible cliffs and scenic overviews of the Pacific Ocean. The National Recreation Area has vast expanses of sand, with some dunes standing over 500 feet tall, making them a true geographic wonder of North America. State and National parks are not only a fantastic investment in our country but also an extremely inexpensive source of entertainment, with even lower rates for senior citizens.