2. Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo boasts what is known as a gangbusters economy. The cost of living is 8% below the national average and a typical home sells for $165,000. There are sufficient doctors available per capita and the city’s air quality is above average. The universities in the area breathe life into Fargo’s culture. There are several performing arts theaters, museums and restaurants for retirees to enjoy. You must be prepared for the cold winters in Fargo, but the 80+ degree temperatures in the summer may persuade you to retire in this affordable mid-western city.
