According to a survey at GoBankingRates.com, McAllen ranks number one for anyone planning to retire on Social Security alone. The financial website conducted the survey and found that half of the list includes cities in Texas, with other cities from Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas.“This is such good news for many in our community who are on a fixed government income, including the elderly and others who will rely on Social Security for their retirement,” said McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos.McAllen has the lowest average rent — $613 per month — and the lowest living costs. At 81, it has the best ...