The amount of money needed to retire in every U.S. state exceeds $700,000.
A new analysis by GoBankingRates shows that the location of retirement could impact savings needs by up to $1.49 million.
In Hawaii, it is necessary to have approximately $2.21 million to retire at 65 and cover essential living expenses for 25 years. This is the highest minimum amount required in any U.S. state. In contrast, West Virginia only requires $712,913 to cover these same basic expenses.
Using the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, GoBankingRates calculated the minimum amount needed to retire by subtracting average Social Security income from average annual living expenses for each state and dividing the remaining amount by 4%. These figures do not include discretionary spending like travel or entertainment.
Although housing is the primary determinant of cost disparities among states, other factors such as healthcare, utilities, and transportation also contribute. However, these estimates provide a useful benchmark for savings, but they are averages and may not fully consider other factors like inflation, lifestyle changes, or unforeseen expenses.
Each state's expected total needed for retirement at age 65 is provided in this look.
Alabama
- Annual cost of living: $53,357
- Savings you need to retire: $773,000
Alaska
- Annual cost of living: $74,147
- Savings you need to retire: $1,292,753
Arizona
- Annual cost of living: $67,778
- Savings you need to retire: $1,133,522
Arkansas
- Annual cost of living: $53,477
- Savings you need to retire: $776,005
California
- Annual cost of living: $86,946
- Savings you need to retire: $1,612,716
Colorado
- Annual cost of living: $61,709
- Savings you need to retire: $981,803
Connecticut
- Annual cost of living: $67,117
- Savings you need to retire: $1,116,998
Delaware
- Annual cost of living: $60,207
- Savings you need to retire: $944,248
Florida
- Annual cost of living: $61,529
- Savings you need to retire: $977,296
Georgia
- Annual cost of living: $54,980
- Savings you need to retire: $813,559
Hawaii
- Annual cost of living: $110,921
- Savings you need to retire: $2,212,084
Idaho
- Annual cost of living: $61,289
- Savings you need to retire: $971,288
Illinois
- Annual cost of living: $57,383
- Savings you need to retire: $873,646
Indiana
- Annual cost of living: $54,859
- Savings you need to retire: $810,555
Iowa
- Annual cost of living: $54,319
- Savings you need to retire: $797,035
Kansas
- Annual cost of living: $52,095
- Savings you need to retire: $741,455
Kentucky
- Annual cost of living: $55,821
- Savings you need to retire: $834,590
Louisiana
- Annual cost of living: $56,181
- Savings you need to retire: $843,603
Maine
- Annual cost of living: $68,199
- Savings you need to retire: $1,144,038
Maryland
- Annual cost of living: $59,426
- Savings you need to retire: $924,720
Massachusetts
- Annual cost of living: $88,268
- Savings you need to retire: $1,645,764
Michigan
- Annual cost of living: $55,460
- Savings you need to retire: $825,577
Minnesota
- Annual cost of living: $57,263
- Savings you need to retire: $870,642
Mississippi
- Annual cost of living: $52,576
- Savings you need to retire: $753,472
Missouri
- Annual cost of living: $53,477
- Savings you need to retire: $776,005
Montana
- Annual cost of living: $56,482
- Savings you need to retire: $851,114
Nebraska
- Annual cost of living: $55,761
- Savings you need to retire: $833,087
Nevada
- Annual cost of living: $60,147
- Savings you need to retire: $942,746
New Hampshire
- Annual cost of living: $66,997
- Savings you need to retire: $1,113,994
New Jersey
- Annual cost of living: $68,980
- Savings you need to retire: $1,163,566
New Mexico
- Annual cost of living: $55,821
- Savings you need to retire: $834,590
New York
- Annual cost of living: $74,147
- Savings you need to retire: $1,292,753
North Carolina
- Annual cost of living: $58,645
- Savings you need to retire: $905,192
North Dakota
- Annual cost of living: $55,340
- Savings you need to retire: $822,572
Ohio
- Annual cost of living: $57,023
- Savings you need to retire: $864,633
Oklahoma
- Annual cost of living: $52,816
- Savings you need to retire: $759,481
Oregon
- Annual cost of living: $66,096
- Savings you need to retire: $1,091,462
Pennsylvania
- Annual cost of living: $57,023
- Savings you need to retire: $864,633
Rhode Island
- Annual cost of living: $67,538
- Savings you need to retire: $1,127,514
South Carolina
- Annual cost of living: $57,203
- Savings you need to retire: $869,140
South Dakota
- Annual cost of living: $55,460
- Savings you need to retire: $825,577
Tennessee
- Annual cost of living: $54,078
- Savings you need to retire: $791,027
Texas
- Annual cost of living: $55,641
- Savings you need to retire: $830,083
Utah
- Annual cost of living: $65,795
- Savings you need to retire: $1,083,951
Vermont
- Annual cost of living: $68,559
- Savings you need to retire: $1,153,051
Virginia
- Annual cost of living: $60,387
- Savings you need to retire: $948,755
Washington
- Annual cost of living: $68,259
- Savings you need to retire: $1,145,540
West Virginia
- Annual cost of living: $50,954
- Savings you need to retire: $712,913
Wisconsin
- Annual cost of living: $59,666
- Savings you need to retire: $930,729
Wyoming
- Annual cost of living: $57,323
- Savings you need to retire: $872,144
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