COLA 2025: These 10 States Are Seeing the Highest Social Security Increases
In 2025, millions of Social Security recipients received a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) to help keep up with inflation. While the percentage increase applies nationwide, the actual dollar amount varies based on an individual’s monthly benefits. Some states saw significantly higher boosts due to having larger average benefits. On average, retirees are seeing an increase…