The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits could rise to 2.7% in 2026, up from this year’s 2.5%, according to estimates from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL).

The COLA is based on the average Consumer Price Index for urban wage earners and clerical workers (CPI-W) for July, August and September, compared with the same period a year earlier. In July, the CPI-W rose 2.5% year over year, down slightly from 2.6% growth in June. The official COLA for 2026 will be announced in October.

“With the COLA announcement around the corner, seniors across America are holding their details ⇒

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