This Is The Average Social Security Check In Each State - Page 47 of 51

5. Michigan

Average annual benefit: $18,614

In The Great Lakes State, 1,498,279 retirees collected an average of $1,551.19 in monthly benefits. Michigan does not tax Social Security. Their sales tax is 6%, and they have a flat state income tax of 4.25%.

Although property taxes are regarded as high, there are homestead credits available to homeowners. Michigan is considered tax-friendly towards retirees, who can deduct some retirement income from their taxes.