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10 states where retirees will see the biggest Social Security COLA in 2027

Official COLA announcement on Oct. 14; projected increase is 3.7%, but state benefit differences mean uneven raises for retirees.

Published Sep 21, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The official announcement of Social Security’s 2027 cost of living adjustment is less than a month away. And while the latest projections put that increase at 3.7%, benefit differences in each state means some retirees will enjoy a bigger boost than others.