Alabama vs Massachusetts
Massachusetts comes out ahead of Alabama on 511 of 790 statistics where one end is better, to 270 with 9 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture and Travel. Massachusetts leads on Health, Population and Education and 11 more categories.
790 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.
- Wins
- 270
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 511
- Avg. percentile
- 61
- Categories led
- 14
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,223,121 24th of 51 | 7,169,608 16th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,999 46th of 51 | $103,960 2nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.9% 5th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 15.6% 45th of 51 | 10.0% 10th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.8 7th of 51 | 105.8 45th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,216 48th of 51 | $71,629 4th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $57,500 46th of 51 | $85,610 2nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,007 9th of 51 | $1,762 48th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 348.3 33rd of 51 | 302.7 27th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,669 7th of 48 | 6,134 33rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- HealthMassachusetts · 186 statistics
- PopulationMassachusetts · 124 statistics
- AgricultureAlabama · 17 statistics
- EducationMassachusetts · 51 statistics
- CultureMassachusetts · 77 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMassachusetts · 47 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMassachusetts · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentMassachusetts · 39 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMassachusetts · 74 statistics
- GeographyMassachusetts · 25 statistics
- EconomicsMassachusetts · 288 statistics
- TravelAlabama · 28 statistics
- LawMassachusetts · 64 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMassachusetts · 36 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMassachusetts · 123 statistics
- SportsMassachusetts · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity Rate 18-39Most Obese States | 38.5% 49th of 50 | 21.4% 1st of 50 |
| Worst States to Retire - HealthcareWorst States to Retire | 1st worst of 50 | 49th 2nd best of 50 |
| Annual Child Care Cost for InfantChild Care Cost by State | $7,871 2nd of 51 | $26,709 50th of 51 |
| COLI Health Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 87.0 2nd of 51 | 125.7 50th of 51 |
| BBQ Restaurants Per Capita RankBest BBQ by State | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 51st 50th of 50 |
| Gun Deaths per 100kPolymer80 Legal States | 25.6 48th of 50 | 3.7 1st of 50 |
| NAEP Math ScoresBest States for Education | 262 48th of 50 | 283 tied 1st of 50 |
| Livable Annual Wage w/ 3 ChildrenLiving Wage by State | $109,604 3rd of 51 | $192,104 50th of 51 |
| Livable Hourly Wage w/ 3 ChildrenLiving Wage by State | $52.69 3rd of 51 | $92.36 50th of 51 |
| AffordabilityWorst States to Retire | 50th best of 50 | 4th 4th worst of 50 |
| Median Property TaxesProperty Taxes by State | $788 1st of 50 | $5,992 47th of 50 |
| % Fully VaxxedVaccination Rates by State | 52.9% 49th of 50 | 83.6% 3rd of 50 |
| Cost of LivingOff-Grid Living Legal States | $33,654 3rd of 50 | $53,860 49th of 50 |
| Disease Factors & Prevalence ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S. | 85.51 46th of 49 | 2.86 1st of 49 |
| Pain Reliever Misuse Past MonthDrug Use by State | 4.41% tied 47th of 51 | 2.28% 1st of 51 |
| Livability RankDisability Benefits by State | 50th 50th of 51 | 3rd tied 3rd of 51 |
| Median Gross IncomePercentage of Households Making Over $100,000 | $60,000 tied 48th of 51 | $105,700 2nd of 51 |
| Average Cost for Basic Life SupportAmbulance Cost by State | $1,266 1st of 51 | $1,763 47th of 51 |
| Avg. Annual Property TaxStates with No Property Tax | $738 1st of 51 | $5,813 47th of 51 |
| LPN Annual MedianNurses Pay by State | $103,830 51st of 51 | $138,570 5th of 51 |
| LPN Hourly MedianNurses Pay by State | $49.92 51st of 51 | $66.62 5th of 51 |
| Premature Deaths Per 100kHealthiest States | 11,203 47th of 51 | 5,760 1st of 51 |
| % of Homeless Who Are UnshelteredHomeless Population by State | 58.6% 49th of 51 | 5.6% 3rd of 51 |
| % ShelteredHomeless Population by State | 41.4% 49th of 51 | 94.4% 3rd of 51 |
| Annual Child Care Cost for 4-Year-OldChild Care Cost by State | $7,268 3rd of 51 | $17,939 49th of 51 |
| Cigarette Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 22.6% 50th of 51 | 11.4% 4th of 51 |
| COLI Housing Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 69.5 3rd of 51 | 218.8 49th of 51 |
| Cost of Living Index (Housing)Average Rent by State | 69.5 3rd of 51 | 218.8 49th of 51 |
| Entry Level SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $25,040 49th of 51 | $57,740 3rd of 51 |
| Gun Death RateGun Deaths by State | 23.7 per 100k 48th of 51 | 3.8 per 100k 2nd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Alabama or Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts comes out ahead of Alabama on 511 of 790 statistics where one end is better, to 270 with 9 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture and Travel. Massachusetts leads on Health, Population and Education and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Alabama or Massachusetts?
- Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Massachusetts has 7,169,608 (16th of 51).
- How do Alabama and Massachusetts compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Massachusetts $103,960 (2nd of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
- How do Alabama and Massachusetts compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Massachusetts 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
- Where does Alabama beat Massachusetts most clearly?
- Alabama ranks far ahead on Annual Child Care Cost for Infant (Child Care Cost by State): $7,871 vs $26,709; COLI Health Costs Index (Least Expensive States): 87.0 vs 125.7; BBQ Restaurants Per Capita Rank (Best BBQ by State): 3rd vs 51st.
- Where does Massachusetts beat Alabama most clearly?
- Massachusetts ranks far ahead on Obesity Rate 18-39 (Most Obese States): 21.4% vs 38.5%; Worst States to Retire - Healthcare (Worst States to Retire): 49th vs 1st; Gun Deaths per 100k (Polymer80 Legal States): 3.7 vs 25.6.
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