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The best (and worst) places for veterans to live, according to data

By Daniel Miller
Published  November 7, 2024 12:24pm EST
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FILE-Military veterans stand and salute during the performance of the Star Spangled Banner while observing Veterans Day at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall on November 11, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Im

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The Brief

    • Austin, Texas ranks as the best place to live for veterans.
    • The worst city for veterans is Newark, New Jersey, according to the report.
    • WalletHub created its list of cities based on categories like the economy and quality of life for veterans.

Veterans can experience challenges when they transition to civilian life after their service to the country, and finding the right place to settle down can be beneficial. 

With millions of veterans across the country, WalletHub put together a report on the best and worst places for veterans to call home nationwide.  

The personal finance website gathered data for the report comparing the 100 largest U.S. cities using key categories, including employment, economy, quality of life, health, and veteran-friendliness. 

Best cities for veterans to live

  1. Austin, Texas
  2. Orlando
  3. Raleigh, North Carolina
  4. Tampa
  5. Virginia Beach, Virginia
  6. Irvine, California
  7. Scottsdale, Arizona
  8. Madison, Wisconsin
  9. St. Petersburg, Florida
  10. Jacksonville
  11. Miami
  12. Laredo, Texas
  13. Colorado Springs, Colorado
  14. Pittsburgh
  15. Gilbert, Arizona
  16. Chandler, Arizona
  17. San Diego
  18. Chesapeake, Virginia
  19. Henderson, Nevada
  20. Fort Worth, Texas

Worst cities for veterans 

  1. Indianapolis
  2. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  3. Memphis
  4. Detroit
  5. Newark, New Jersey

To see the full list of best and worst cities for veterans, click here. 

The Source

  • Information for this story was provided by WalletHub, which conducted a study comparing the 100 largest U.S. cities across 19 key categories of livability, affordability and veteran-friendliness. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.