Monument, KS is a small city located in the northern part of the state with a population of 685 people according to the 2010 census. Despite its small size, Monument has consistently ranked highly across various metrics in terms of quality of life, job opportunities, safety, and other factors. According to BestPlaces.net, Monument ranks as one of the best places to live in Kansas based on their rankings derived from crime rate, cost of living index, median home price, median household income and other criteria. The city also ranks highly for retirees looking for a quiet place to live with low taxes and an overall high quality of life. With an unemployment rate well below the national average and plenty of job opportunities available locally, Monument provides its citizens with an ideal balance between work-life satisfaction and financial stability.
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