So, if you move from Alabama to New Hampshire, your disability check may increase because of the higher cost of living in New Hampshire. However, it is important to note that there are other factors that can affect disability payments, such as your income and disability level. You should contact the Social Security Administration or the disability benefits office in New Hampshire to find out how your move may affect your payments.
Here is a table that shows the average monthly Social Security disability benefits paid in each state in 2021:
| State | Average Monthly Benefit |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,249 |
| Alaska | $1,639 |
| Arizona | $1,369 |
| Arkansas | $1,214 |
| California | $1,542 |
| Colorado | $1,476 |
| Connecticut | $1,539 |
| Delaware | $1,509 |
| Florida | $1,404 |
| Georgia | $1,304 |
| Hawaii | $1,609 |
| Idaho | $1,394 |
| Illinois | $1,459 |
| Indiana | $1,359 |
| Iowa | $1,364 |
| Kansas | $1,334 |
| Kentucky | $1,289 |
| Louisiana | $1,279 |
| Maine | $1,424 |
| Maryland | $1,524 |
| Massachusetts | $1,584 |
| Michigan | $1,444 |
| Minnesota | $1,489 |
| Mississippi | $1,189 |
| Missouri | $1,344 |
| Montana | $1,389 |
| Nebraska | $1,354 |
| Nevada | $1,464 |
| New Hampshire | $1,564 |
| New Jersey | $1,534 |
| New Mexico | $1,349 |
| New York | $1,569 |
| North Carolina | $1,324 |
| North Dakota | $1,379 |
| Ohio | $1,384 |
| Oklahoma | $1,259 |
| Oregon | $1,504 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,469 |
| Rhode Island | $1,519 |
| South Carolina | $1,284 |
| South Dakota | $1,359 |
| Tennessee | $1,274 |
| Texas | $1,329 |
| Utah | $1,399 |
| Vermont | $1,484 |
| Virginia | $1,414 |
| Washington | $1,529 |
| West Virginia | $1,264 |
| Wisconsin | $1,439 |
| Wyoming | $1,419 |