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Moving into an RV halves living costs: new trend among US retirees

31.07.2026 04:10 1 min 3 sources
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Moving into an RV halves living costs: new trend among US retirees
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Older Americans sell large homes and move into RVs, cutting living costs in half. According to The New York Times, a Texas couple saved over $115,000 in five years. About 170,000 Americans over 55 now lead a nomadic RV lifestyle.

Older Americans are increasingly selling their large homes and moving into recreational vehicles (RVs), cutting monthly housing and utility costs roughly in half. According to The New York Times, a 98-year-old New York woman sold her apartment and bought an RV for $5,000, reducing monthly expenses from $11,000 to $5,000. A Texas couple saved more than $115,000 over five years.

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) reports that 55% of new RV buyers are retirees, with 17% never having owned an RV before. About 170,000 Americans over 55 now lead a nomadic RV lifestyle. The trend is especially popular among Generation X (born 1965–1980), who actively choose RVs for travel and savings. Only 16% of Gen X consider their retirement savings sufficient.

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