I am retired senior living in California. My social security benefit is $509 plus supplement from state $230. The living cost is always short so I have to ask help to my son. I hate that. Is there any better state than California I can live on social security? please let me know the state and the city.
2007-08-06 13:36:35 · 16 answers · asked by ? 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
If you don't want to deal with snow choose Arizona, Florida or Texas, Oregon is good as well. I live in Florida they have a lot of extras here including a 25,000 homestead exemption on property tax and they are putting in other tax breaks for the people. They also have several health plans that will pay for your Part D and one that will pay for Part B. Your taxes insurance should be a lot lower then California. I know the food, clothing, utilities are. I can't direct you on housing since don't know what you want, however, If you decide on Florida stay off the coastal areas and the water, you want inland on the East Side or mid state or near Kennedy Space Center in Titusville or Cocoa, Melbourne - the hurricanes skirt around the Brevard County Area due to the jut of land that KSC sits on. We are very protected in Titusville and Cocoa areas, they tend to go North of us or come in below us and we only get the edges with a little wind and rain of course. Been here for 25 years have yet to really see one come through our town. They tend to go up the center of the state and above or below the area. Write the chamber of commerce and ask them for information on the various areas before you decide on a move.
2007-08-06 15:24:44 · answer #1 · answered by marie_in_florida 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I understand that Oregon is a wonderful state for senior citizens, you can still buy a house for a reasonable price and a lot of people living a more simple lifestyle than in California. I believe a senior should not live in the country but in a city so medical help is available if needed. Maybe Salem would be a good choice for you.
2007-08-06 13:45:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check out areas around Gastonia, McAdenville, Belmont North Carolina.
They have numerous Landlords there who charge you by your income status. Renting houses there can be as cheap as $350 t0 $400 a month. People there are more friendly than the northerners and will help you with places that too add support to/for you. It's a great place to be. Weather is like 8 to 9 months of summer and winters are not bad. Some think 50 degrees is cold there. Southern people are the best in my book.
2007-08-07 14:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by Samantha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Due to the changes in each State with giving SSI and with the retirement amount you receive, you had better stay in California. This State gives the most money to an individual that needs State SSI and you will also qualify for many other reductions such as electric, phone, and you will be entitled to MediCal. This is not the cheapest State to live in but for those that depend on State SSI you are in the best area.
2014-03-11 00:08:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My only suggestion would be to buy an RV and live that life style. Texas would be a good choice. There is a place called Lake Livingston Texas where you can purchase an RV lot for 5,500.00 and park your RV. Or you can rent a spot for between 250.00 to 275.00 a month which includes water, electric, sewage. If you don't like your neighbor, then hook up and drive away. South Padre Island, Texas is wonderful....check out Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island, if you like to fish and enjoy the beach life. You can actually drive down the beach there and camp out. A few people live out there on the beach year around. I am from South Padre Island and can tell you that the people there are pretty friendly. It's a small island off of the tip of Texas, 30 minutes to Mexico.
Here you go, check out this web site
http://www.spadre.com/parks.htm
You can always collect aluminum cans, I do and recycle them. These kids now days just throw them away. I used to collect sea urchins and sea shells and sell them to the shell shops. A little extra income:~)
2007-08-08 04:33:33 · answer #5 · answered by Cheryl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Florida has many programs for low income seniors
Like SSI ( Supplemental Security Income ) but I am sure all states offer that
The cost of living in Florida in not outrageous, I don't know how somewone can live off of $739.00 a month when we are spending over $10 Billion PER MONTH on a war. If we gave that money to the 30,000,000 on SS / SSDI each would get and extra $333.00 per month..
We have a Problem Houston
2007-08-06 14:33:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 1⤋
Minnesota....It seems that state comes ahead in everything. From education to life expectancy they are always in the top 3. It is affordable and if you do not mind the winters it is a great place to live no matter what age you may be.
Long story short, check it out. It can't hurt, and I will guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised.
2007-08-06 14:41:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Russellville Kentucky
2007-08-06 15:59:48 · answer #8 · answered by Glinda W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live close to 'lilabner', I live in Boise Idaho. Idaho is great for those on small set incomes. I live quite comfortably on less than $700.00/mo. I considered moving to Oregon to be nearer my mother, after my father passed on but found I would lose far too many benefits.
2007-08-07 09:27:53 · answer #9 · answered by oldman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out Caldwell, Idaho. They have wonderful subsidized housing and there are many food banks and you would be eligible for food stamps and also your medicare would be paid for. There are food banks where you can go to get staples and even some treats. They have laundry facilities and secure apts. for seniors. Hope this helps.
2007-08-06 14:27:13 · answer #10 · answered by lilabner 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋