This Is The Average Social Security Check In Each State - Page 32 of 51

20. Wyoming

Average annual benefit: $17,822

In the sparsely-populated Equality State, 82,101 retirees collected $1,485.18 in average monthly benefits. Benefits are not taxed in Wyoming. And there are no estate or inheritance taxes.

The state is considered retirement-friendly, as there are also no state taxes, and property taxes rank near the bottom for the United States. Sales tax is 4%, but municipalities can tack on up to 2% more.