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Overall Rating: 92/100 · 98,000 veterans (9.1% of population)
No state income tax
2.05% average effective rate
Full exemption
No sales tax in New Hampshire
$240,000
VA Medical Center
718 Smyth Road, Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-4366
Primary care, mental health, specialty care, PTSD treatment
Tuition waiver
Veterans qualify for in-state tuition at NH colleges
4-year value: $20,000
Median Home
$480,000
1BR Rent
$1,500/mo
COL Index
109
Unemployment
2.5%
Major employers: Elliot Health System, BAE Systems, Fidelity Investments, state government
Pros: No income tax, full property tax exemption for 100%, VA facility, low crime
Cons: High property taxes, expensive housing, cold winters
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$0 down, no PMI. Funding fee waived for service-connected veterans.
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