{"id":1899,"date":"2026-05-19T12:31:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=1899"},"modified":"2026-05-19T12:31:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:31:18","slug":"best-and-worst-states-for-military-retirees-data-suggests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=1899","title":{"rendered":"Best and worst states for military retirees, data suggests"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FILE – The US Department of Veterans Affairs building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Alastair Pike \/ AFP) (Photo credit should read ALASTAIR PIKE\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/span> <\/p>

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Living in a military family can lead to somewhat of a nomadic lifestyle for some. But once it\u2019s time to retire, where is the best place for military families to settle?\u00a0<\/p>

WalletHub conducted an analysis\u00a0<\/u>to find the best states for military retirees, considering factors such as state tax policies, military benefits, friendliness of different job markets, and the number of VA health facilities.\u00a0<\/p>

What they’re saying:<\/p>

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“Transitioning from military to civilian life isn\u2019t easy, but the best states for military retirees make that adjustment as smooth as possible. In addition to providing the conditions necessary for our veterans to thrive financially, they also have ample resources for taking care of military retirees\u2019 physical and mental health.”<\/p>

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Here are the best states for military retirees:\u00a0<\/p>