5 States Getting the Biggest Social Security Raise in 2026: Every Retiree Needs This List
The 2026 Social Security COLA is officially set at 2.8% nationwide, but the actual dollar boost you’ll see in your monthly check isn’t the same for everyone — and where you live plays a surprisingly huge role. Thanks to state-specific supplements, higher average benefit levels, and generous cost-of-living formulas, retirees in these five states will pocket the biggest Social Security raise in 2026 — in some cases up to $250–$400 more per month than the national average. If you’re on …