Make Social Security last.

The average Social Security check is projected to be $1,461 per month in 2019. That’s enough money for a married couple both receiving this amount to cover five basic expenses including housing, food, transportation, health care and utilities in some parts of the country but not others, according to a U.S. News analysis of Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics data. However, even in places where Social Security income might be enough to pay for basic necessities, it usually barely covers these costs and leaves little left over for other bills. Retirees would be significantly more comfortable with another source of retirement income. Consider these places where two Social Security checks are likely to cover your basic retirement costs.