This Is The Average Social Security Check In Each State - Page 26 of 51

26. Oregon

Average annual benefit: $17,576

In The Beaver State, 640,652 retirees average monthly benefits of $1,464.65, which are not taxed. There are also no state or inheritance taxes. However, a high cost of living makes the state only moderately retirement-friendly.

Did you know Social Security has a point system? Points earn at about four per year of employment. Retired workers must have 40 points, or at least six in the last 13 calendar quarters, to receive benefits.