Athens: Georgia This has become the perfect dwelling place for most of the retirees off lately. Because the cost of living is below the national average, you even get the advantage of low home prices, and a numerous of cultural offerings. The home prices here are $116,000 that is 34 less from the market peak. You can find good bargains here. The place offers exciting job offers for the retires. One such is the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a senior educational group affiliated with the university that links retirees with current and former professors for lectures, courses, and even trips.