11. Washington
Most West Coast states are going to pose additional threats to a secure retirement simply due to a higher cost of living than, say, Southern states. Washington residents received $16.5 billion in Social Security payouts in 2012, which averaged to about $1,298 per month per person, according to AARP. With a history of poor savings and bad money management, Washington retirees will lean on guaranteed income, such as Social Security.
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