Best cities in the world to live for disabled veterans and their dependents

[Vet Dog and wife]

What are some of the best states in the United States, and also best countries and cities in the world to live for disabled veterans and their dependents?

Va Benefits

Cost of living

Safe for family

Education

Medical care

https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/rankings.jsp

https://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-state-benefits/state-veterans-benefits-directory.html

 

 

 

[broncovet]

You probably have to list those in priority order.  For example a place like Dayton ohio is inexpensive to live, but getting your VA benefits in Cleveland isnt easy.  However, if you already have them, Dayton isnt too bad.  

The VAMC here I rank as about a "C".  Good for some things, not so good for others.  

Grand Junction, Colorado is a pretty good choice, too.  There is a VAMC there, and skiing, mountains, fishing, etc, camping nearby.  But it costs more to live there.  Groceries are more than Dayton, and rent is more, too. 

Its nice and warm in Dallas, but oh, do you pay for that!   Many roads are toll, so it costs you money just to drive around Dallas.  Worse, the rent there is outrageous and so is housing.  

If you want a warmer climate AND lower cost of living, then some places in Tenn are pretty good.  Personally, I really dont like huge cities at all, like NY city, LA, etc.  But, its fine if you do, but these are generally expensive places to live also, and have high crime rates.  One place that is not real expensive and warm is near McMinville, Tn.  A lot depends on your culture upbringing, for example, do you like the southern hospitality or not?  

California is warm, but mostly expensive.  

Arizona is mostly too hot, ditto for Nevada.  

Florida is a big retirement place, but it does not appeal that much to me.  

There are lots of places in the north that are good, if you can bear the cold.  Montana, Idaho, Minnesota, even Iowa.  Radar Oreily was from Ottumwa Iowa.  Klinger is from Toledo Ohio.  

Most of it is about PEOPLE.  That is, where you have friends and relatives.  

[Guest L]

San Antonio - inexpensive and Military city! Treated like royalty - military freebies and discounts at most places. Tricare facilities along with top VA facilities

Blessed Thankful Grateful

[Buck52]

I agree with broncovet  don't move to Dallas unless your pretty wealthy  Dallas TX is  Rich Mans Town.

I am  moving away from here the 1st of May to a much smaller city South of Ft Worth....bout 10 miles South. this city has most everything and all the grocery stores and fast foods chains there is  and the most important part it has nice folks as well as a lot of Veterans ..I will have to use the Dallas VA for MH SESSIONS but may find a private Dr for everything else  beings I'm on medicare and have a supplement to cover prescription cost..

I hear Oregon , Washington state and Montana are all fairly nice to live...If your having sinus problems or cold weather makes you ache   you might consider the climate to a warmer climate and less humidity.

Lot of retiree's move out to Las Vegas...that be ok with me  but I'd have a hard time staying out of those beautiful casinos   eh!

[Vet Dog and wife]

What about Puerto Rico, Mexico, The Philippines, and Panama? 

[Gastone]

Due Diligence, Due Diligence, DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE! 

It takes a number of years for a Healthy Individual, to recover from a major move. Neither of you would be considered Healthy.

Your above-mentioned locations are very questionable, except for a Warm extremely humid climate.  What do his kids recommend? A 100% DAV friendly US Property Tax State could save you in excess of 7 to $10K++ a year. You've got your work cut out for you, a mistake could be very costly.

[Buck52]

yeah they be a place to live and live fairly good(economically )  but think about being cut off from YOUR FAMILY/FRIENDS kinda cut off from the USA, transportation going back & fourth to USA Could be expensive,  & language barrier or you might even think to just buy a  nice place here in Good Old USA and do some  international traveling