List: The Most Affordable Retirement Cities U.S. News analyzed 150 cities in America as potential retirement spots based on a variety of criteria, and from that list, it ranked the Top 10 that also have the most affordable housing. (See The List Here) No. 1 on the list of most affordable places to retire is Youngstown, Ohio, where median-priced homes go for around $137,000, and No. 10 is South Bend, Indiana, with a median housing price of $207,000. None of the usual expensive spots from Florida or the Sun Belt are on the list. It includes towns in North Carolina, Alabama, and Texas, among others. Enjoy reading The Flyover? Click here to share with your friends and family.  |