Idaho
Moderate tax burden · COL index 96
Wins 10 categories
New Mexico
Moderate tax burden · COL index 91
Wins 4 categories
The median home in Idaho costs $425K vs $330K in New Mexico. Politically, Idaho voted Republican in 2024 (R+30.0) while New Mexico went Democratic (D+10.0).
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Idaho
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New Mexico
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Idaho has been a predominantly Republican state since statehood, with the Republican Party dominating in both state and national elections; abortion is severely restricted and the state retains the death penalty, including methods like the firing squad.