The 10 Most Expensive States to Retire on Social Security

Imagine getting your Social Security check and watching it vanish faster than morning mist over the ocean. Sounds like a nightmare, right?

In this video, we’re exposing the 10 U.S. states where Social Security checks don’t go far in 2025—places so expensive they can quietly crush your retirement dreams. 😬💸

From Rhode Island’s coastal crunch to Hawaii’s paradise-priced reality, we’ll break down why these states are some of the toughest places for retirees trying to live on a fixed income or Social Security alone. You’ll see how high housing costs, brutal property taxes, steep utilities, healthcare challenges, and everyday expenses can turn “golden years” into a constant financial balancing act.

We’ll walk through each state on the list—like Oregon, Connecticut, Vermont, Alaska, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, California, and Hawaii - and explain:

Median home prices & typical rent 🏡
Property tax and state income tax pressure 💰
Cost of groceries, gas, and utilities 🔌
Healthcare access and hidden regional costs 🚑
Weather and geography factors that quietly drain your budget ❄️🌧️🌴

💡 If you’re planning to retire soon - or already retired and feeling the squeeze - this video will help you understand where your Social Security check stretches… and where it gets swallowed whole. It might even convince you to rethink where you plan to spend your retirement years.

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👇 Tell us in the comments:
Would you ever retire in one of these states on Social Security alone? If not, where would you go instead?

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