Question 1

Which towns are in the small town quiz?

Accepted Answer

Towns under 50,000 people where residents aged 65 and over make up a large share of the population, with a full-service hospital within about 30 minutes. Towns that already appear in the main RetireMeHere city quiz are left out, so the two quizzes never show you the same place.

Question 2

What does the monthly cost include?

Accepted Answer

A couple aged 65 or older buying the town's typical home with 20 percent down: mortgage, property tax, homeowners insurance, Medicare Part B and D, a Medigap Plan G policy, out-of-pocket medical costs, utilities, food, transportation and everyday spending. It is the same formula the main quiz uses.

Question 3

How are hospital and airport distances measured?

Accepted Answer

As approximate drive times, shown in bands rather than exact minutes. The airport is the nearest one the FAA classes as a small, medium or large hub, meaning it has real airline choice. Smaller regional airports closer to town are not counted.