Montana
Low tax burden · COL index 104
Wins 7 categories
New Mexico
Moderate tax burden · COL index 91
Wins 6 categories
Cost of living in Montana (index 104) runs 14% higher than New Mexico (index 91). The median home in Montana costs $450K vs $330K in New Mexico. Politically, Montana voted Republican in 2024 (R+13.0) while New Mexico went Democratic (D+10.0).
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