Yet another study totally detached from reality, IMHO. Apparently, they claim you can retire "comfortably" in my state for $55K. That's complete hogwash. Our core expenses (property taxes, 2 average cars, utilities, etc) are roughly that - and I know precisely what they are as I track them to the penny using Quicken. Add in Healthcare (survey says $6,600 - riiiight..try $25K+) and it jumps to $80K. Then taxes - $90K+. Then one 2-week vacation annually - $100K+. Is that "comfortable"? Sure..but we're sure not living large on that, either. Maybe eat out once or twice a month..clip coupons..use Kroger fuel points..now, if "comfortably" means living in a super small house out in the sticks somewhere, having one owned vs. leased older car, etc..maybe. But I wouldn't define that as "comfortable" - at least to us..YMMV.
Sigh..