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Where do Social Security benefits go farthest in Tennessee?

USA Social security cards laid on pile of dollar bills to illustrate money in retirement social security tile money tile / Getty Images
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By Staff Report 1 min read

Social Security benefits go the farthest in these five Tennessee counties:

1. Cumberland County – cost of living $17,994 and average annual social security benefits of $21,02

2. Meigs County – cost of living $17,343 and average annual social security benefits of $20,627

3. Loudon County – cost of living $18,402 and average annual social security benefits of $21,084

4. Moore County – cost of living $17,755 and average annual social security benefits of $20,219

5. Van Buren – cost of living $16,689 and average annual social security benefits of $18,989.

Source: SmartAsset study based upon cost of living for basic necessities and average benefits received, after taxes, in each county.