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Pensacola Florida

As America’s first settlement, one of Pensacola’s nicknames is "The City of Five Flags" because five governments have flown flags over it during its history. It also claims the names "World's Whitest Beaches" and "Redneck Riviera". Population: Pensacola’s metropolitan area has about 455,102 residents, and the city proper has 53,752 as of 2009 estimates.

Climate: Pensacola has short, mild winters and hot, humid summers with 64.28 inches of rain per year.

Cost of living: Compared to the rest of the country, Pensacola's cost of living is 6.80% lower than the U.S. average.

Housing costs: The median home cost in Pensacola is $140,800.

Colleges and Universities: Retirees will enjoy course offerings from OLLI’s Leisure Learning Society at the University of West Florida in Pensacola.

Transportation:Escambia County Mass Transit provides bus transportation, and Pensacola International Airport is the gateway to many retirement journeys.

Travel and tourism: Pensacola offers retirees a rich heritage, fresh coastal cuisine, art and culture, unique shopping and many festivals throughout the year celebrating everything from music and food to the arts and Mardi Gras.Retirees interested in history will enjoy browsing the National Naval Aviation Museum and Pensacola Historic District.

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