The Average Retiree Household Spends $5,119 a Month. Social Security Covers $2,081. Here’s What Closes the Gap.
Quick Read The average retiree spends $5,119/month but Social Security delivers only $2,081, creating a roughly $3,000 monthly shortfall covered by savings, home equity, and other income. A 2.8% COLA trails PCE inflation running at 4.





