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Overall Rating: 88/100 · 135,000 veterans (5.8% of population)
100% exempt from state income tax (since 2021)
0.6% average effective rate
Up to $521,620
No veteran-specific exemptions (6.1% state)
$100,000
VA Medical Center
500 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84148
(801) 582-1565
24/7 emergency, surgery, mental health, PTSD, specialty care
Tuition assistance
Utah veterans qualify for tuition assistance at state schools
4-year value: $16,000
Median Home
$585,000
1BR Rent
$1,300/mo
COL Index
105
Unemployment
2.6%
Major employers: Hill Air Force Base, University of Utah, Intermountain Healthcare, tech sector
Pros: VA medical center, tax-free military retirement, scaled property tax exemption, outdoor recreation
Cons: Rising housing costs, high property taxes for non-disabled
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Buying a home
$0 down, no PMI. Funding fee waived for service-connected veterans.
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