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Overall Rating: 84/100 · 125,000 veterans (8.8% of population)
100% exempt from state income tax
1.69% average effective rate
Full exemption
No veteran-specific exemptions (5.5% state)
$120,000
VA Medical Center
4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105
(402) 346-8800
24/7 emergency, surgery, mental health, specialty care, PTSD treatment
Tuition credit
Veterans attending Nebraska colleges qualify for tuition assistance
4-year value: $8,000
Median Home
$280,000
1BR Rent
$950/mo
COL Index
91
Unemployment
2.9%
Major employers: Offutt Air Force Base, Union Pacific, Berkshire Hathaway, TD Ameritrade, UNMC
Pros: VA medical center, Offutt AFB, tax-free military retirement, full property tax exemption for 100%
Cons: High property taxes for non-disabled, cold winters
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$0 down, no PMI. Funding fee waived for service-connected veterans.
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