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How Much You Need Saved To Live a Middle-Class Retirement in Western States
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California is the biggest retirement state in America, with over 3 million seniors. Just how much savings do the middle-class retirees in that set need?
GOBankingRates recently conducted a study to determine how much a middle-class retirement costs across America. In the West, Hawaii and California required the most — both over $820,000 for a 20-year retirement that included Social Security.
Check out how much middle-class retirees need saved in every Western state.
Alaska
- Middle-class income range:Â $59,557 to $178,672
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement with Social Security:Â $728,988
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement without Social Security:Â $1,191,147
 
Arizona
- Middle-class income range:Â $51,248 to $153,744
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement with Social Security:Â $562,802
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement without Social Security:Â $1,024,960
 
California
- Middle-class income range:Â $64,223 to $912,668
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement with Social Security:Â $822,295
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement without Social Security:Â $1,284,453
 
Colorado
- Middle-class income range:Â $61,647 to $184,940
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement with Social Security:Â $770,775
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement without Social Security:Â $1,232,933
 
Hawaii
- Middle-class income range:Â $65,545 to $196,634
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement with Social Security:Â $848,735
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement without Social Security:Â $1,310,893
 
Idaho
- Middle-class income range:Â $49,757 to $149,272
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement with Social Security:Â $532,988
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement without Social Security:Â $995,147
 
Montana
- Middle-class income range:Â $46,615 to $139,844
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement with Social Security:Â $470,135
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement without Social Security:Â $932,293
 
Nevada
- Middle-class income range:Â $50,374 to $151,122
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement with Social Security:Â $545,322
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement without Social Security:Â $1,007,480
 
New Mexico
- Middle-class income range:Â $41,417 to $124,250
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement with Social Security:Â $366,175
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement without Social Security:Â $828,333
 
Oregon
- Middle-class income range:Â $53,617 to $160,852
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement with Social Security:Â $610,188
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement without Social Security:Â $1,072,347
 
Utah
- Middle-class income range:Â $61,167 to $183,500
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement with Social Security:Â $761,175
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement without Social Security:Â $1,223,33
 
Washington
- Middle-class income range:Â $63,301 to $189,904
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement with Social Security:Â $803,686
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement without Social Security:Â $1,266,027
 
Wyoming
- Middle-class income range:Â $49,877 to $149,630
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement with Social Security:Â $535,375
 - Amount needed for 20-year retirement without Social Security:Â $997,533
 
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