This Is The Average Social Security Check In Each State - Page 30 of 51

22. South Carolina

Average annual benefit: $17,712

In the Palmetto State, 796,032 retirees collected average benefits of $1,475.98 a month. No state taxes are assessed on Social Security benefits. The state also offers a tax deduction of $15,000 for any other type of retirement income.

Sales tax is 6%, but localities add up to 3% more. However, low property taxes, 4% marginal state tax, and no inheritance or estate taxes make South Carolina one of the most retirement-friendly states.