The Nest Egg You Need to Retire Comfortably With a Paid-Off Home in Each State
- Investopedia
A single retiree with a paid-off home may need about $572,000 to $909,000 in savings, depending on the state. A typical mortgage-free couple could need $700,000 to $1.18 million for a comfortable retirement. Even without a mortgage, retirees still face housing costs such as property taxes, insurance, utilities, and fees.




