Alabama vs New Jersey
New Jersey comes out ahead of Alabama on 484 of 804 statistics where one end is better, to 307 with 13 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy. New Jersey leads on Education, Health and Tech & Business and 9 more categories.
804 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 13 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 307
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 3
- Wins
- 484
- Avg. percentile
- 56
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,223,121 24th of 51 | 9,590,076 11th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,999 46th of 51 | $103,556 4th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.9% 5th of 51 | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 15.6% 45th of 51 | 9.72% 6th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.8 7th of 51 | 108.8 48th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,216 48th of 51 | $63,142 12th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $57,500 46th of 51 | $78,040 6th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,007 9th of 51 | $1,720 45th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 348.3 33rd of 51 | 193.8 6th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,669 7th of 48 | 5,168 23rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureAlabama · 17 statistics
- EducationNew Jersey · 51 statistics
- HealthNew Jersey · 186 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNew Jersey · 47 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNew Jersey · 17 statistics
- CultureNew Jersey · 77 statistics
- PopulationNew Jersey · 125 statistics
- GeographyNew Jersey · 25 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Jersey · 77 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Jersey · 39 statistics
- TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
- EconomicsNew Jersey · 294 statistics
- SportsNew Jersey · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyAlabama · 36 statistics
- LawNew Jersey · 70 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentEven · 128 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Annual Property TaxStates with No Property Tax | $738 1st of 51 | $9,541 51st of 51 |
| Median Property TaxesProperty Taxes by State | $788 1st of 50 | $9,590 50th of 50 |
| Median Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $59,610 49th of 49 | $145,810 1st of 49 |
| Avg. Local Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 5.46% 38th of 38 | -0.02% 1st of 38 |
| Average Annual Property TaxTaxes by State | $895 2nd of 51 | $5,419 51st of 51 |
| LPN Annual MedianNurses Pay by State | $103,830 51st of 51 | $142,950 2nd of 51 |
| LPN Hourly MedianNurses Pay by State | $49.92 51st of 51 | $68.73 2nd of 51 |
| Property Tax BurdenTax Burden by State | 0.37% 2nd of 51 | 2.13% 51st of 51 |
| Real Estate TaxesTaxes by State | 0.41% 2nd of 51 | 2.49% 51st of 51 |
| Tax RateStates with No Property Tax | 0.38% 2nd of 51 | 2.23% 51st of 51 |
| AffordabilityWorst States to Retire | 50th best of 50 | 2nd 2nd worst of 50 |
| Real Estate Property Tax RateProperty Taxes by State | 0.38% 2nd of 50 | 2.11% 50th of 50 |
| Estimated Min PriceRadio Ad Prices by State | $15.00 2nd of 51 | $383 50th of 51 |
| Affordability RankQuality of Life by State | 1st 1st of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Affordabillity (WalletHub)Best States to Live In | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Black to White Disparity (x to 1)Incarceration Rates by State | 2.8 tied 3rd of 50 | 12.5 50th of 50 |
| Cigarette Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 22.6% 50th of 51 | 11.4% 3rd of 51 |
| Male Life ExpectancyLife Expectancy by State | 71.86 48th of 51 | 78.73 1st of 51 |
| Annual SalaryIUOE Pay Scale by State | $41,885 47th of 50 | $58,438 1st of 50 |
| Hourly WageIUOE Pay Scale by State | $20.14 47th of 50 | $28.10 1st of 50 |
| Monthly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State | $3,490 47th of 50 | $4,869 1st of 50 |
| Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State | $376,956 2nd of 50 | $324,770 48th of 50 |
| Gun Deaths per 100kPolymer80 Legal States | 25.6 48th of 50 | 4.6 2nd of 50 |
| Money-RelatedMost Stressed States | 2nd 2nd worst of 50 | 48th 3rd best of 50 |
| AnnualBCBA Salary by State | $58,657 46th of 49 | $83,183 1st of 49 |
| HourlyBCBA Salary by State | $28.20 46th of 49 | $39.99 1st of 49 |
| MonthlyBCBA Salary by State | $4,888 46th of 49 | $6,931 1st of 49 |
| WeeklyBCBA Salary by State | $1,128 46th of 49 | $1,599 1st of 49 |
| Livability RankDisability Benefits by State | 50th 50th of 51 | 3rd tied 3rd of 51 |
| Weekly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State | $805 47th of 50 | $1,123 tied 1st of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Alabama or New Jersey?
- New Jersey comes out ahead of Alabama on 484 of 804 statistics where one end is better, to 307 with 13 ties. Alabama leads on Agriculture, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy. New Jersey leads on Education, Health and Tech & Business and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Alabama or New Jersey?
- Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and New Jersey has 9,590,076 (11th of 51).
- How do Alabama and New Jersey compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), New Jersey $103,556 (4th of 51) among US states. New Jersey ranks better.
- How do Alabama and New Jersey compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), New Jersey 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
- Where does Alabama beat New Jersey most clearly?
- Alabama ranks far ahead on Avg. Annual Property Tax (States with No Property Tax): $738 vs $9,541; Median Property Taxes (Property Taxes by State): $788 vs $9,590; Average Annual Property Tax (Taxes by State): $895 vs $5,419.
- Where does New Jersey beat Alabama most clearly?
- New Jersey ranks far ahead on Median Annual Wage (Clinical Psychologist Salary by State): $145,810 vs $59,610; Avg. Local Sales Tax Rate (Internet Sales Tax by State): -0.02% vs 5.46%; LPN Annual Median (Nurses Pay by State): $142,950 vs $103,830.
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