York, Pennsylvania is one of the most inexpensive places in the USA to live in. Homes cost on average less than $100,000. The area obviously had some rust-belt type setbacks, but is now actively looking for economic growth. York is on Pennsylvania's southern border, closer to Baltimore (48 miles) than Philadelphia (108 miles).  Photo of the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center…...

Beacon Falls is a small town of about 5,000 in east-central Connecticut. It offers a rural setting in Connecticut's hills, yet is only about a half hour drive from either New Haven or Hartford.  Retirees can take a convenient train to New York from New Haven's Union Station. Photo of Tracy S. Lewis House courtesy of Wikipedia (public domain); photo…...

Greenwood is a small town of about 22,000 in northwest South Carolina.  There is a very large lake and 2 small colleges in the area, including Lander University.  The town hosts several important festivals during the year. Picture of Greenwood County Courthouse courtesy of Wikipedia and change-of-venue, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/ ....

Rutland is the largest town in the Green Mountains of west-central Vermont.  Rutland Town surrounds the smaller City of Rutland, the Town has about 16,000 residents.  Nearby  Killington is the largest ski facility on the East Coast. Hiking, biking and walking trails, world class golf courses, superb restaurants, and many shops and boutiques are nearby. Several lakes in the region…...