3 Appealing Arizona Cities Where You Can Live Only on Social Security
constantgardener / Getty Images In most American cities, it can be hard to live off just a Social Security check. For 2022, the average monthly Soc...
constantgardener / Getty Images In most American cities, it can be hard to live off just a Social Security check. For 2022, the average monthly Social Security benefit for retirees is just $1,623.10. That doesn't leave a lot of breathing room when the average monthly costs for groceries and healthcare in the U.S. clock in at $411.83 and $431.42 respectively. Although benefits will likely jump significantly in 2023, so too will costs, as inflation has been running at an 8-9% clip for much of the summer of 2022.