This Is The Average Social Security Check In Each State - Page 23 of 51

29. Hawaii

Average annual benefit: $17,420

In the Aloha State, 211,813 retirees averaged benefits of $1,452 monthly. Estate taxes exempt under $5.49 million in assets. A general excise tax of about 6%, instead of sales tax, is usually passed to consumers via higher prices.

Hawaii has the highest cost of living, it nearly doubles the national average. However, retirees on Social Security and small retirement accounts may find the state more tax-friendly as these benefits are not taxable.