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Inflation is big in rich countries like USA. My solution is retire abroad where inflation does not go up that much because the market keeps them manageable. Then, find that fancy (safe) place and settle there. I can have my cake and eat it too.
To OP, have you explored down-sizing, or moving somewhere of lower cost? To me those are always nice options...as the current place becomes more expensive to maintain ... that may not be a bad thing.. It could also mean the price of the property went up. Since, you will be retiring, maybe moving to a place that is just up and coming (lower cost) makes sense for you. You can pay in full from the sale AND have the extra money as additional funds.
If OP moved abroad, he wouldn't have access to the VA healthcare unless he flew back to the US for it.
If you move somewhere in Asia you may well find it will be as wealthy as most western countries in a few years. We like to tell people that we are so old that we went to Singapore when it was poor.
I think the OP's living situation is very desirable and affordable.
He is including all his costs including cleaning and maintenance.
His taxes and HOA fees are very reasonable.
He's earned a nice, comfortable and long retirement all in good health, of course!
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Great job on the budget!
