Alabama vs New Hampshire
New Hampshire comes out ahead of Alabama on 487 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 288 with 14 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture and Travel. New Hampshire leads on Facts & Trivia, Culture and Geography and 11 more categories.
789 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 14 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 288
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 487
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 14
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,223,121 24th of 51 | 1,422,166 41st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,999 46th of 51 | $99,031 7th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.9% 5th of 51 | 3.2% tied 7th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 15.6% 45th of 51 | 7.25% 1st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.8 7th of 51 | 104.2 43rd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,216 48th of 51 | $64,632 9th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $57,500 46th of 51 | $71,360 14th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,007 9th of 51 | $1,491 36th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 348.3 33rd of 51 | 117.6 3rd of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,669 7th of 48 | 7,449 40th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Facts & TriviaNew Hampshire · 17 statistics
- AgricultureAlabama · 17 statistics
- CultureNew Hampshire · 77 statistics
- GeographyNew Hampshire · 25 statistics
- PopulationNew Hampshire · 126 statistics
- HealthNew Hampshire · 187 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Hampshire · 39 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Hampshire · 73 statistics
- EducationNew Hampshire · 51 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNew Hampshire · 33 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNew Hampshire · 46 statistics
- LawNew Hampshire · 56 statistics
- TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
- EconomicsNew Hampshire · 290 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Hampshire · 120 statistics
- SportsNew Hampshire · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 50th 51st of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Christmas Spirit RankChristmas by State | 50th 50th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Median Property TaxesProperty Taxes by State | $788 1st of 50 | $6,667 49th of 50 |
| Avg. Annual Property TaxStates with No Property Tax | $738 1st of 51 | $6,505 49th of 51 |
| Dental Services Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $361 3rd of 51 | $648 51st of 51 |
| Average Annual Property TaxTaxes by State | $895 2nd of 51 | $4,738 49th of 51 |
| Average Total Car Repair CostAuto Repair Rates by State | $150 49th of 51 | $131 2nd of 51 |
| Income ScoreSingle Mom Friendly States | 26.1 49th of 51 | 87.6 2nd of 51 |
| Property Tax BurdenTax Burden by State | 0.37% 2nd of 51 | 1.89% 49th of 51 |
| Real Estate TaxesTaxes by State | 0.41% 2nd of 51 | 2.18% 49th of 51 |
| Overall ScoreHealthiest States | -0.751 47th of 50 | 0.99 1st of 50 |
| Real Estate Property Tax RateProperty Taxes by State | 0.38% 2nd of 50 | 1.66% 48th of 50 |
| Murder Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 8.5 48th of 51 | 1.2 tied 1st of 51 |
| Tax RateStates with No Property Tax | 0.38% 2nd of 51 | 1.77% 48th of 51 |
| Money-RelatedMost Stressed States | 2nd 2nd worst of 50 | 47th 4th best of 50 |
| BBQ Restaurants Per Capita RankBest BBQ by State | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 49th 48th of 50 |
| Mean Annual Snowfall 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 0.57 in 47th of 49 | 71.44 in 3rd of 49 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State | $19.15 2nd of 50 | $36.87 46th of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State | $39,830 2nd of 50 | $76,690 46th of 50 |
| Overall RankBest States to Retire | 45th 45th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Crime RatePension-Friendly States | 14 44th of 49 | 100 1st of 49 |
| Average IQ ScoreAverage IQ by State | 95.7 tied 45th of 50 | 104.2 2nd of 50 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 15.6% 45th of 51 | 7.25% 1st of 51 |
| Education and Health (WalletHub)Best States to Live In | 46th 46th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Overall Worst States Rank (US News)Worst States to Live in | 6th 6th worst of 50 | 49th 2nd best of 50 |
| Worst States to Retire - HealthcareWorst States to Retire | 1st worst of 50 | 44th 7th best of 50 |
| Youth Custody Rate per 100k YouthsIncarceration Rates by State | 130 43rd of 49 | 10 1st of 49 |
| Obesity Rate - BlackMost Obese States | 49.1% 48th of 48 | 32.1% 7th of 48 |
| % Of Population Below Poverty LevelPoverty Rate by State | 16.1% 44th of 51 | 7.2% 1st of 51 |
| Alcohol Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 45.5% 6th of 51 | 63.0% 49th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Alabama or New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire comes out ahead of Alabama on 487 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 288 with 14 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture and Travel. New Hampshire leads on Facts & Trivia, Culture and Geography 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 New Hampshire?
- Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and New Hampshire has 1,422,166 (41st of 51).
- How do Alabama and New Hampshire compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), New Hampshire $99,031 (7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- How do Alabama and New Hampshire compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), New Hampshire 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
- Where does Alabama beat New Hampshire most clearly?
- Alabama ranks far ahead on Median Property Taxes (Property Taxes by State): $788 vs $6,667; Avg. Annual Property Tax (States with No Property Tax): $738 vs $6,505; Dental Services Cost per Capita (Health Care Costs by State): $361 vs $648.
- Where does New Hampshire beat Alabama most clearly?
- New Hampshire ranks far ahead on Sales Tax Rank (Best State To Incorporate In): 1st vs 50th; Christmas Spirit Rank (Christmas by State): 1st vs 50th; Average Total Car Repair Cost (Auto Repair Rates by State): $131 vs $150.
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