Kansas and Oklahoma are two states located in the Southern Plains of the United States. They both have some of the best places to live according to rankings from BestPlaces.net. In Kansas, cities such as Overland Park, Wichita, Lawrence and Olathe all rank highly in terms of quality of life, job market opportunities, housing affordability and overall safety. The state also has great access to outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking and camping. In Oklahoma, Tulsa, Broken Arrow and Oklahoma City are three cities that rank highly on BestPlaces.net in terms of quality of life, job market opportunities, housing affordability and overall safety. These cities are also close to numerous outdoor recreational activities including lakes for fishing, hiking trails and campgrounds. Both Kansas and Oklahoma offer many high-ranking places to live that make them attractive destinations for anyone looking for a new place to call home.
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