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Overall Rating: 82/100 · 552,000 veterans (7.1% of population)
Partial - up to $62,918 exempt
1.4% average effective rate
Full exemption
No veteran-specific exemptions
$48,000
VA Medical Center
4646 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 576-1000
Full service medical center
VA Medical Center
2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 769-7100
Full service medical center
VA Medical Center
1500 Weiss Street, Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 497-2500
Full service medical center
Tuition grant
Children of 100% disabled or deceased veterans
4-year value: $11,200
Tuition coverage
Unlimited slots, full out-of-state tuition coverage
Median Home
$489,000
1BR Rent
$1,400/mo
COL Index
118
Unemployment
3.2%
Major employers: University of Michigan, VA Medical Center, Toyota Tech Center
Pros: VA medical center, U of M with Yellow Ribbon, excellent schools, low crime
Cons: Expensive housing, high cost of living
Median Home
$285,000
1BR Rent
$1,000/mo
COL Index
95
Unemployment
3.8%
Major employers: Spectrum Health (25K+ employees), state veterans home
Pros: Strong job market in healthcare and manufacturing, affordable
Cons: Cold winters, lake effect snow
Median Home
$215,000
1BR Rent
$900/mo
COL Index
88
Unemployment
4.5%
Major employers: Ford, GM, Stellantis, General Dynamics Land Systems
Pros: Largest VA medical center, automotive jobs, defense contracting
Cons: High crime in some areas, city recovering economically
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