Visalia

You may not have heard of this Californian wonder before, but this medium-sized town is the epitome of relaxation, and you can easily be connected with nature and explore all that the Californian state has to offer from here. The town has a population of around 463,000 people, with about 16% of them being over the age of 60, so the retiree community here is pretty considerable, all things considered.

Here you will be able to explore the Sequoia and King Canyon National Parks and even see the world’s largest trees while you explore the natural beauty of the parks. What’s more, you can easily access the Sierra Nevada mountains from the city, which makes it easy if you would like to go on hikes or even camping. Prime spots for all that is relaxation in a still bigger city with access to everything your heart may desire.

Despite being located in the center of the state, it is actually one of the most affordable cities to live in when it comes to being a California resident. Far from the exorbitant prices you will find for rent and mortgage in big cities like San Jose and Los Angeles, renting in Visalia is not going to break your retirement fund. The average rent comes to about $974, and if you want to buy here, the average mortgage ends up being around $1,470. If this doesn’t scream affordability, we do not know what will!