5. Lakeland, Florida

I told you that Florida is on this list, so if you’d love to live on the East Coast, you should consider checking out the city of Lakeland because it’s absolutely gorgeous. Many retirees decided to call it home and move to Lakeland, so you get the chance to make new friends and explore this warm and cozy city together.

But the beauty and the people there aren’t the only things that will make you excited about living on the East Coast. The rent for a 1-bedroom apartment is no more than $1,300 per month, and if you add the monthly grocery shopping trips and your healthcare, the total will be $2,000 per month, which is actually pretty great for a happy and carefree life. What do you think about this East Coast city?