May 18, 2026

Best and worst states for military retirees

WalletHub has released its report on the 2026’s Best & Worst States for Military Retirees...
WalletHub evaluated all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of veteran retirement-friendliness. The data set ranges from job opportunities for veterans to housing affordability to the quality of VA hospitals.
 
Best States for Military Retirees Worst States for Military Retirees 
1. South Carolina 42. New Mexico
2. North Dakota 43. Colorado
3. Wyoming 44. Nevada
4. New Hampshire 45. Montana
5. Maryland 46. Mississippi
6. Alaska 47. New Jersey
7. Florida 48. Washington
8. Massachusetts 49. District of Columbia
9. Minnesota 50. Vermont
10. South Dakota 51. Oregon
 
Memorial Day Facts
  • 100M+ – Households worldwide will watch the National Memorial Day parade broadcast on TV.
  • 3.7M – People are expected to travel by plane over Memorial Day weekend (up 0.3% over 2025).
  • 818 – Number of hot dogs consumed every second from Memorial Day to Labor Day (seven billion total).
To view the full report and your state or the District’s rank

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