Which has more people, Alabama or Maryland?

Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Maryland has 6,285,380 (19th of 51).

How do Alabama and Maryland compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Maryland $103,678 (3rd of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.

How do Alabama and Maryland compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Maryland 4% (tied 25th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.

Where does Alabama beat Maryland most clearly?

Alabama ranks far ahead on Affordability (Worst States to Retire): 50th vs 5th; Average Cost for Basic Life Support (Ambulance Cost by State): $1,266 vs $1,687; Heroin Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 0.24% vs 0.77%.

Where does Maryland beat Alabama most clearly?

Maryland ranks far ahead on Activity Score (Arthritis Friendly States): 43 vs 14; Average Single-Parent Family Income (Single Mom Friendly States): $61,416 vs $35,510; Median Annual Wage (Clinical Psychologist Salary by State): $105,440 vs $59,610.

Alabama vs Maryland

Maryland comes out ahead of Alabama on 468 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 321 with 9 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture, Travel and Politics & Government. Maryland leads on Facts & Trivia, Health and Education and 10 more categories.

798 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 9 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Alabama

Wins: 321
Avg. percentile: 42
Categories led: 3

Maryland

Wins: 468
Avg. percentile: 55
Categories led: 13

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Alabama	Maryland
Population	5,223,121 24th of 51	6,285,380 19th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$63,999 46th of 51	$103,678 3rd of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	2.9% 5th of 51	4% tied 25th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	15.6% 45th of 51	9.45% 5th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	88.8 7th of 51	105.0 44th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,216 48th of 51	$61,111 16th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$57,500 46th of 51	$77,580 7th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,007 9th of 51	$1,705 44th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	348.3 33rd of 51	358.0 34th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	2,669 7th of 48	4,564 19th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Facts & TriviaMaryland · 17 statistics
HealthMaryland · 190 statistics
EducationMaryland · 51 statistics
AgricultureAlabama · 17 statistics
CultureMaryland · 77 statistics
EnvironmentMaryland · 40 statistics
GeographyMaryland · 25 statistics
PopulationMaryland · 126 statistics
Tech & BusinessMaryland · 47 statistics
TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
SportsMaryland · 17 statistics
EconomicsMaryland · 291 statistics
LawMaryland · 68 statistics
Crime & SafetyMaryland · 70 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMaryland · 36 statistics
Politics & GovernmentAlabama · 120 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

Statistic	Alabama	Maryland
Activity ScoreArthritis Friendly States	14 tied 48th of 51	43 1st of 51
Average Single-Parent Family IncomeSingle Mom Friendly States	$35,510 48th of 51	$61,416 1st of 51
Median Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State	$59,610 49th of 49	$105,440 4th of 49
Income ScoreSingle Mom Friendly States	26.1 49th of 51	86.1 3rd of 51
AffordabilityWorst States to Retire	50th best of 50	5th 5th worst of 50
Median Gross IncomePercentage of Households Making Over $100,000	$60,000 tied 48th of 51	$102,150 3rd of 51
Total Happiness ScoreHappiest States	40.69 tied 46th of 50	64.13 2nd of 50
Average Cost for Basic Life SupportAmbulance Cost by State	$1,266 1st of 51	$1,687 46th of 51
Avg Annual SalaryDental Hygienists Salary by State	$51,130 51st of 51	$89,340 6th of 51
Avg Hourly WageDental Hygienists Salary by State	$24.58 51st of 51	$42.95 6th of 51
Cigarette Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	22.6% 50th of 51	12.4% 5th of 51
Heroin Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	0.24% 5th of 51	0.77% 50th of 51
Total Average PriceCigarette Prices by State	$8.34 per pack 2nd of 51	$13.47 per pack 47th of 51
# Dentists per 1k jobsDentist Salary by State	0.52 47th of 50	1.1 3rd of 50
Median Income - One Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State	$31,232 46th of 50	$52,519 2nd of 50
Money-RelatedMost Stressed States	2nd 2nd worst of 50	46th 5th best of 50
Total Happiness ScoreSaddest States	39.32 46th of 50	62.6 2nd of 50
SSI Internal Auditing ScoreMost Corrupt States	86.8 tied 4th of 50	54.9 49th of 50
Property Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State	705 5th of 45	4,278 44th of 45
Final ScoreArthritis Friendly States	43 46th of 51	105 3rd of 51
Housing Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State	70.8 2nd of 51	135.8 45th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$63,999 46th of 51	$103,678 3rd of 51
Median Income - Two Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State	$71,147 46th of 51	$109,285 3rd of 51
Community Environment RankSaddest States	46th 46th of 50	4th 4th of 50
Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless	32.96 46th of 50	59.29 4th of 50
WH 2023 Total ScoreGreenest States	36.11 47th of 50	74.7 5th of 50
WH Eco Friendly BehaviorGreenest States	46th 46th of 50	4th 4th of 50
Greenest StatesMost Beautiful States	48th 48th of 50	6th 6th of 50
Violent Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State	130 8th of 45	1,572 45th of 45
Avg Income of Bottom 90% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State	$27,318 47th of 51	$47,989 5th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Alabama or Maryland?: Maryland comes out ahead of Alabama on 468 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 321 with 9 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture, Travel and Politics & Government. Maryland leads on Facts & Trivia, Health and Education and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Alabama or Maryland?: Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Maryland has 6,285,380 (19th of 51).
How do Alabama and Maryland compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Maryland $103,678 (3rd of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.
How do Alabama and Maryland compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Maryland 4% (tied 25th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
Where does Alabama beat Maryland most clearly?: Alabama ranks far ahead on Affordability (Worst States to Retire): 50th vs 5th; Average Cost for Basic Life Support (Ambulance Cost by State): $1,266 vs $1,687; Heroin Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 0.24% vs 0.77%.
Where does Maryland beat Alabama most clearly?: Maryland ranks far ahead on Activity Score (Arthritis Friendly States): 43 vs 14; Average Single-Parent Family Income (Single Mom Friendly States): $61,416 vs $35,510; Median Annual Wage (Clinical Psychologist Salary by State): $105,440 vs $59,610.

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