24. Illinois
Annual Expenditure: $44,246
$100,000 Will Last: 2 years, 3 months, 3 days
Illinois is the first state on the better half of this survey, with the average retiree being able to squeeze a full three months out of the third year on that initial $100,000. And if you decide you want to make the Windy City your home, you’ll have plenty of options in selecting from the many different suburbs around the city.