Wrong again Bob. In fact just the opposite. The cost of living is far lower in those red states, hence disposable income is higher despite lower median incomes. Lower taxes, lower housing, fewer government dependants. As to crime let's talk Chicago, DC, Detroit, Baltimore, Atlanta, LA, all blue for decades. Try living in those cities and their states on $75,000 a year. It can be done far more easily in red states. How about crime in the trending bluer city of Los Anchorage?