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Overall Rating: 75/100 · 607,000 veterans (3.1% of population)
100% exempt from state income tax
2.3% average effective rate
Up to $0
No veteran-specific exemptions
$60,000
VA Medical Center
800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 836-6600
Full service medical center
VA Medical Center
423 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010
(212) 686-7500
Full service medical center
VA Medical Center
130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 584-9000
Full service medical center
VA Medical Center
113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
(518) 626-5000
Full service medical center
VA Medical Center
3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 834-9200
Full service medical center
VA Medical Center
800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 425-4400
Full service medical center
Free tuition
Free tuition at SUNY/CUNY for 4+ year veterans
4-year value: $28,280
Tuition waiver
Active NY National Guard members
4-year value: $28,280
Median Home
$196,000
1BR Rent
$900/mo
COL Index
93
Unemployment
3.5%
Major employers: Syracuse University, Upstate Medical, Lockheed Martin
Pros: #5 nationally for veterans, excellent VA access, affordable
Cons: Heavy snowfall, smaller job market
Median Home
$200,000
1BR Rent
$850/mo
COL Index
86
Unemployment
3.2%
Major employers: Kaleida Health, M&T Bank, University at Buffalo
Pros: Most affordable major NY city, 4-5 star VA
Cons: Heavy lake effect snow, economy recovering
Median Home
$296,000
1BR Rent
$1,100/mo
COL Index
95
Unemployment
3%
Major employers: NY State Government, Albany Medical Center, GlobalFoundries
Pros: State capital, 60K+ government jobs with veteran preference, 4-star VA
Cons: Cold winters, smaller private sector
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