5 Best States to Retire in The US Financially

4. Oklahoma

IM Retiree Affordability Ratio: 1.11

Average Hourly Earnings: $29.96      

Average Social Security Payout: $1,775.70 

Estimated After Tax Total Income: $2,878

Cost of Living Index: 86.2    

Adjusted Cost of Living: $2,586

Next on our list of states to retire in the US financially is Oklahoma. The average hourly earnings in the state are $29.96, and a retiree who works 10 hours per week and receives Social Security can manage to get an average of $2,878. Even after covering living expenses, a retiree would be able to save an estimated 11% of their after-tax income.