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Consider State Incomes Taxes on Social Security
Generally the advice is work as long as possible and delay benefits as long as possible to maximize Social Security benefits. Often not discussed, however, is that some states tax Social Security benefits while others do not. In fact, 38 do tax them to be exact, which means less money in pocket. Twelve do not. Ultimately, where you live and retire should depend on many different factors, but read the entire piece by Bram Berkowitz here which includes the full list of which states tax benefits.
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