Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Tax-friendly rules, mild winters, and a range from coast to mountains.
1. Savannah: Best overall
2. Athens: Best college-town pick
3. Blue Ridge: Best mountain town
4. St. Simons Island: Best Golden Isles pick
5. Marietta: Best metro-access pick
6. Macon: Best value
7. Dahlonega: Best wine-country pick
8. Peachtree City: Best golf-cart living
Georgia is one of the most tax-friendly states for retirees, with a generous retirement-income exclusion, mild winters, and a low cost of living. From coastal Savannah to the Blue Ridge foothills, here are the 8 best places to retire in Georgia, ranked for climate, cost, and care.