5 States with Lowest Average Retirement Age in the US

4. Alabama

Average Retirement Age: 62

Average Social Security Check: $1,725

Estimated Annual Cost of Retirement: $51,109

Alabama is a tax-friendly state for retirees. Social Security retirement benefits are exempt from taxation in the state, and people generally tend to retire at the age of 62.  The state boasts some of the lowest property tax rates in the country. Sales taxes, however, are fifth-highest in the US.