This Is The Average Social Security Check In Each State - Page 18 of 51

34. Georgia

Average annual benefit: $17,241

Monthly benefits collected by 1,242,203 retirees in the Peach State averaged $1,436. Benefits are not taxed, and up to $65,000 per person can be deducted on retirement income for anyone 65 or older.

Georgia is very retirement-friendly. There is a state tax, but there are exclusions for seniors 65 and older. Property taxes are below average with homestead exemptions. Sales tax is below average statewide.