Kansas
Moderate tax burden · COL index 86
Wins 8 categories
New Mexico
Moderate tax burden · COL index 91
Wins 5 categories
Property taxes are meaningfully different: Kansas averages 1.24% annually vs New Mexico's 0.55%. The median home in New Mexico costs $330K vs $220K in Kansas. Politically, Kansas voted Republican in 2024 (R+20.0) while New Mexico went Democratic (D+10.0).
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Why are so many people moving out of Kansas?
Kansas has become a place where people are leaving because we have the highest costs in the region: taxes, energy, insurance, etc. and lower wages despite record levels of state spending.
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Which part of Kansas is the best to live in?
The three best cities to live in Kansas are Olathe, Overland Park and Shawnee, all in Johnson County, says U.S. News & World Report.
Is it cheaper to live in New Mexico or Missouri?
Overall cost of living in Saint Louis, MO is 7.6% lower than in Albuquerque, NM. The average listing price for a home in Saint Louis, MO is $424,572, which is 7.4% lower than Albuquerque, NM. The average cost of groceries in Saint Louis, MO is 1.5% higher than Albuquerque, NM.