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Overall Rating: 87/100 · 716,000 veterans (7.2% of population)
Fully exempt
0.77% average effective rate
Up to $45,000
Some exemptions available
$28,000
VA Medical Center
508 Fulton St, Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286-0411
Full service, research, cardiology
VA Medical Center
1601 Brenner Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 638-9000
Full service, geriatrics, mental health
VA Medical Center
1100 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 298-7911
Full service, PTSD, geriatrics
Tuition assistance
Guard members
4-year value: $18,000
Median Home
$220,000
1BR Rent
$900/mo
COL Index
88
Unemployment
4.1%
Major employers: Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty), VA facilities
Pros: Massive Army presence, very affordable, huge vet community (18.5%!)
Cons: Higher crime, military town feel, limited non-military jobs
Median Home
$395,000
1BR Rent
$1,300/mo
COL Index
101
Unemployment
3.2%
Major employers: Research Triangle, tech companies, state government
Pros: Great job market, excellent schools, growing tech hub
Cons: Housing costs rising, traffic, less military connection
Median Home
$375,000
1BR Rent
$1,400/mo
COL Index
98
Unemployment
3.4%
Major employers: Banking (BoA, Wells Fargo), finance, healthcare
Pros: Strong economy, banking hub, growing
Cons: Traffic, rising costs, limited VA access
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