Just came across this GOBankingRates study about the best places to live in Indiana for retirees and honestly some of these numbers are pretty eye-opening if you're trying to stretch Social Security. Apparently with the average couple check around $3,850 a month, there are actually solid options in Indiana where you can make it work without totally sacrificing quality of life.

Richmond caught my attention first - rent under $800 a month is almost unheard of anymore. But if you want something with more going on, Muncie and Goshen both keep costs reasonable while still having real communities around them. Fort Wayne's bigger if you want more amenities, and West Lafayette actually scored highest for livability even though rent's higher there. Jeffersonville down south near Louisville is another solid pick if you want to be near a bigger city.

The thing that stood out is Indiana doesn't tax Social Security benefits, which definitely helps when you're planning retirement on a budget. If you're seriously looking at best places to live in Indiana for retirees, this study breaks down the actual monthly costs for rent, groceries, healthcare and utilities for each city. Definitely worth checking if you're considering the Midwest for your retirement years.