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The List: Best states for military retirees

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By Staff Report May 22, 2018 1 min read

Based upon 27 metrics of costs and services, including cost of living, job opportunities and share of veteran-owned businesses, the best states for military retirees are:

1. Florida

2. Virginia

3. New Hampshire

4. Alabama

5. South Carolina

Source: WalletHub. Georgia ranked 22dn and Tennessee placed 38th among the 50 states