This Is The Average Social Security Check In Each State - Page 3 of 51

49. Maine

Average annual benefit: $16,453

Social Security says 234,929 retired workers in the Pine Tree State collected average monthly benefits of $1,371.12. Benefits are not taxable, but retirement income tax is 7.15%. Maine is not tax-friendly for retirees.

Property taxes are higher than the national average, with possible homestead exemption available. Sales tax is low at 5.5% with no local rate hikes, but groceries and medicines are exempted. There are also estate taxes.