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Overall Rating: 86/100 · 505,000 veterans (6.9% of population)
Partially exempt
0.62% average effective rate
Full exemption
Some exemptions for prosthetics
$22,000
VA Medical Center
650 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-5551
Full service, blind rehabilitation, PTSD
VA Medical Center
3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85723
(520) 792-1450
Full service, geriatrics, mental health
Tuition assistance
Guard members
4-year value: $12,000
Median Home
$425,000
1BR Rent
$1,300/mo
COL Index
106
Unemployment
3.6%
Major employers: Luke AFB, defense contractors, Intel, tech companies
Pros: Growing tech hub, Luke AFB, dry climate, winter paradise
Cons: Extreme summer heat (June-Sept unbearable), urban sprawl
Median Home
$310,000
1BR Rent
$950/mo
COL Index
95
Unemployment
3.8%
Major employers: Davis-Monthan AFB, U of Arizona, Raytheon
Pros: More affordable than Phoenix, Davis-Monthan, mountains nearby
Cons: Hot summers, limited job market vs Phoenix
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