What's the best place for veterans to live - 2015?

Idaho.... ultra conservative, respectful of individual rights, loves Military, cheap housing, and the Great Outdoors!

I have already lived in the Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads/Tidewater region. I will tell you now, there is not a day that has gone by since I moved to my Home of Record, that I have not longed to return to Virginia Beach Hampton Roads Tidewater. The people understand military service, as anyone who lives in this region is hard pressed to think of how the military has not touched their lives. This makes them extremely military friendly. Jobs, places to live, and things to see and do, everything revolves around the military including the economy.

I'm retired in North Carolina and love it but given the choice, I would have retired in Germany. My kids grew up there, we Iove the culture and lifestyle, and the easy travel opportunities.

For me it came down to a few factors.
1. Good amount of Federal government jobs
2. Low Cost of Living
3. Gun Friendly
4. Vet Friendly
5. Not urban

So after all of that I decided on East Limestone County Alabama. I bought a 3342 Sqft house on a .5 acre lot with 4 bed and 3.5 bath for $235K. My property taxes are $700ish a year. Most people I know here are either vets or have something to do with the arsenal and I live in the country. Of course obtaining a pistol permit here is insanely easy and my county offers 24/7 365 day a year same day service lol.

For many veterans/retirees, it may be useful to look at places with low/no state income tax -- as well as low/moderate cost of living. Stretching out your dollar can snowball and give you more breathing room as you plan for your retirement.

I have always liked Colorado Springs and enjoy visiting there. I was just through there in May.

LTC Jason Strickland, let me expand on why Tucson is so awesome. Large veteran population. In fact our Congressional Representative is a USAF veteran, COL Martha McSally (USAF RET). Centrally located base, Davis Monthan AFB that has a large exchange and commissary. Low cost of living. A gallon of gas averages $2.39 last I looked. Average home price of $134,000 according to http://www.zillow.com/
Great college in University of Arizona. Lots of outdoor activity. Great night life. I could write a book and I've only lived here for a year.

Gotta give a shout out to where I currently live - and #2 on this list - Colorado Springs!

well i can say its not detroit smh

I believe Oregon is going to be the place I settle in over the next few years. Even Though CO has a tight second for me.