The best (and worst) places for veterans to live, according to WalletHub report
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
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
- Austin, Texas
- Orlando
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Tampa
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Irvine, California
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Madison, Wisconsin
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Jacksonville
- Miami
- Laredo, Texas
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Pittsburgh
- Gilbert, Arizona
- Chandler, Arizona
- San Diego
- Chesapeake, Virginia
- Henderson, Nevada
- Fort Worth, Texas
Worst cities for veterans
- Indianapolis
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Memphis
- Detroit
- Newark, New Jersey
To see the full list of best and worst cities for veterans, click here.