Editor’s Note: Recently, MoneyWise revealed its list of the 40 most frugal and friendly places to retire. In a bid to provide an idea of what housing inventory is available in these cities and towns, we’re taking a look at listings in each of the cities on the list.
Not everyone can spend $1 million or more on a second home, even if it’s with the idea that eventually you’ll retire there. So when MoneyWise’s list of 40 places to retire that are more budget-friendly came out, we were curious — what kind of homes could you find in these towns?
Last week, we looked at the 29th city on the list — Wichita Falls, Texas. This week, we look at Tampa, Florida, and found three great homes — all for less than $500,000.
“Tampa is located in a protected ocean inlet, so it is less susceptible to the harsh weather problems beach communities tend to have,” MoneyWise said. “Sunny Tampa is also home to a diverse population of about 350,000, and the cost of living requires an income of around $44,000.”
“With two hospitals and 17 health care centers, you can count on getting high-quality medical care in Tampa.”
Want to see examples of what you can find in Tampa? Head to SecondShelters.com to see our golf-course and boat-friendly options.
