Social Security Adjustments Fail to Keep Pace With Rising Real Estate Taxes and Utility Costs

By Allaire Conte · Realtor.com · 2026-07-15

According to reporting from Realtor.com, senior citizens may see a 3.8% boost to Social Security benefits in 2027, the largest increase in nearly five years. However, this adjustment likely fails to account for the actual cost of living for retirees as property taxes and insuranc

According to reporting from Realtor.com, senior citizens may see a 3.8% boost to Social Security benefits in 2027, the largest increase in nearly five years. However, this adjustment likely fails to account for the actual cost of living for retirees as property taxes and insuranc