This Is The Average Social Security Check In Each State - Page 44 of 51

8. Indiana

Average annual benefit: $18,266

In The Hoosier State, 921,226 retirees collected average monthly benefits of $1,522.20. Indiana does not tax Social Security benefits. Indiana is moderately tax-friendly for retirees, who may claim some deductions on property taxes.

State sales tax is 7%, exempting groceries in most areas. Indiana has a flat tax of 3.23%, but some counties levy additional taxes up to an additional 3.38%. There are no estate or inheritance taxes.