Henbogle t1_jdclz29 wrote on March 23, 2023 at 1:12 PM

Reply to comment by intent107135048 in What is everyone’s favorite coastal Maine town/city? Why? by MiddleRecognition224

True, but it is changing. I actually know 3 different couples who have or are retiring in the area.

Extension-Ad-1997 t1_jdg4my3 wrote on March 24, 2023 at 3:33 AM

Retirees can live anywhere they want. No concerns about finding jobs.

intent107135048 t1_jdcohe9 wrote on March 23, 2023 at 1:31 PM

I’d love to move back for retirement. But not raise my kids there.

Extension-Ad-1997 t1_jdg4t4k wrote on March 24, 2023 at 3:34 AM

Is it a good place to retire? I am retiring in few years. With my pension and social security I will only make about $4,800 a month. Would I be able to live in Eastport on that income?

intent107135048 t1_jdgwvlf wrote on March 24, 2023 at 9:21 AM

Assuming you’re in good health and frugal, you’ll be able to live almost anywhere in the US on that income.

Eastport may be right for you but the only way to know for sure is to visit. The downsides are that it’s very far from the rest of Maine including proper medical facilities which a lot of older folks need.