It doesn't tell a complete picture to compare the absolute per capita costs without adjusting for buying power. For instance, looking up the cost of living betw

It doesn't tell a complete picture to compare the absolute per capita costs without adjusting for buying power. For instance, looking up the cost of living between e.g. Houston and LA shows that cost of living is 60% higher in LA. Without some statewide adjustment added into the mix - I don't how one might conclude one state gov't is more efficient than another.