With May marking Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day approaching, the personal-finance company WalletHub has released its report on the 2026’s Best & Worst States for Military Retirees, with Maryland ranked as the 5th best state for military retirees.
To assist service members in planning for life after the military, WalletHub evaluated all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of veteran retirement-friendliness. The data set ranges from job opportunities for veterans to housing affordability to the quality of VA hospitals.
Military Retirement in Maryland (1=Best; 25=Avg.):
- Overall Rank: 5th
- 8th – % of Homeless Veterans
- 10th – Veteran Job Opportunities
- 27th – Housing Affordability
- 21st – % of Veteran-Owned Businesses
- 1st – Number of VA Benefits-Administration Facilities per Number of Veterans
- 19th – Quality of VA Hospitals
For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-states-for-military-retirees/3915
