5 Best States to Retire for Women in the US

4. Colorado

Insider Monkey Score: 166  

Estimated Average SS Monthly Benefits:  $1505.9 

Women’s Earnings as a Percentage of Men’s: 87  

Life Expectancy: 80.9           

Cost of Living: 105.1

Tax Friendliness: Tax-Friendly

The tax-friendly state of Colorado is super-friendly to women, offering them better average Social Security benefits than many other states, above-average earnings relative to men, and a commendable life expectancy. The cost of living here is 5.1% higher than the national average, but there are many cities and towns within the city that can offer a more affordable retirement.