Then you get into the two schools of thought about property ownership. It depends on what you want...i.e., will you stand to gain capital by owning a modest home in a retirement community, etc.
If what you want is low-cost living among beautiful surroundings, warm people, and colorful culture, go to Mexico...better yet, Portugal! (Check into it!)
If you want to play bingo and shuffleboard, ride in a golf cart to the grocery store, and talk about your health problems, go to the southwest U.S.
...Just havin' fun with you! :)
You may be joking, but Portugal would be good too! I lived in the Azores for almost 6 years of my 20 years in the military. People are friendly, food is great, life is inexpensive.
But stop it! You're making me think outside the box and it hurts my brain! :-)