Alabama vs New Mexico
New Mexico comes out ahead of Alabama on 400 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 384 with 14 ties. Alabama leads on Travel, Crime & Safety and Population and 1 more category. New Mexico leads on Health, Agriculture and Law and 8 more categories.
798 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
- 384
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 4
- Wins
- 400
- Avg. percentile
- 45
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,223,121 24th of 51 | 2,124,222 36th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,999 46th of 51 | $64,059 45th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.9% 5th of 51 | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 15.6% 45th of 51 | 17.8% 49th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.8 7th of 51 | 92.2 15th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,216 48th of 51 | $51,121 49th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $57,500 46th of 51 | $62,330 33rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,007 9th of 51 | $1,067 16th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 348.3 33rd of 51 | 621.6 49th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,669 7th of 48 | 4,462 17th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- TravelAlabama · 29 statistics
- HealthNew Mexico · 185 statistics
- AgricultureNew Mexico · 17 statistics
- LawNew Mexico · 68 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNew Mexico · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Mexico · 40 statistics
- CultureNew Mexico · 77 statistics
- GeographyNew Mexico · 25 statistics
- EconomicsNew Mexico · 290 statistics
- Crime & SafetyAlabama · 75 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Mexico · 126 statistics
- PopulationAlabama · 125 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNew Mexico · 47 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyAlabama · 36 statistics
- EducationNew Mexico · 51 statistics
- SportsEven · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Alabama | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Share of Annual Family IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 9.8% 50th of 51 | 21.0% 1st of 51 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State | $19.15 2nd of 50 | $44.46 50th of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State | $39,830 2nd of 50 | $92,470 50th of 50 |
| Marijuana Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 11.4% 4th of 51 | 25.5% 50th of 51 |
| # Dentists per 1k jobsDentist Salary by State | 0.52 47th of 50 | 1.23 2nd of 50 |
| Cost Per CapitaPrisons by State | $150 3rd of 50 | $346 48th of 50 |
| Illicit Drug Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 13.1% 5th of 51 | 27.4% 50th of 51 |
| Annual Crude Mortality Rate in PrisonsWorst Prisons by State | 101.81 46th of 46 | 23.02 7th of 46 |
| Linguistic DiversityMost Diverse US States | 47th 47th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Mean Annual Precipitation 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 58.28 in 4th of 50 | 14.63 in 46th of 50 |
| Poor Roads ScoreRoad Quality by State | 21.03 8th of 50 | 85.54 50th of 50 |
| Rural Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State | 2.8% tied 7th of 50 | 31.2% 49th of 50 |
| Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 19.6% 45th of 46 | 9.4% 7th of 46 |
| Estimated Min PriceRadio Ad Prices by State | $15.00 2nd of 51 | $33.00 44th of 51 |
| % Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State | 1,389.0% 45th of 50 | -184.0% 4th of 50 |
| SSI Ethics Enforcement Agencies ScoreMost Corrupt States | 73 tied 4th of 50 | 40.8 45th of 50 |
| LPN Annual MeanNurses Pay by State | $110,020 50th of 51 | $136,770 9th of 51 |
| LPN Hourly MeanNurses Pay by State | $52.89 50th of 51 | $65.76 9th of 51 |
| U-6 Unemployment Rate Q2 2022U6 Employment Rate | 4.7% 5th of 51 | 8.4% tied 45th of 51 |
| Avg Annual SalaryDental Hygienists Salary by State | $51,130 51st of 51 | $84,480 11th of 51 |
| Avg Hourly WageDental Hygienists Salary by State | $24.58 51st of 51 | $40.62 11th of 51 |
| LPN Annual MedianNurses Pay by State | $103,830 51st of 51 | $133,090 11th of 51 |
| LPN Hourly MedianNurses Pay by State | $49.92 51st of 51 | $63.98 11th of 51 |
| Annual Mean WageSpeech Pathologist Salary by State | $71,920 48th of 51 | $97,470 8th of 51 |
| Annual Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $94,220 49th of 51 | $133,630 9th of 51 |
| Annual Median WageSpeech Pathologist Salary by State | $66,560 48th of 51 | $97,850 8th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WageSpeech Pathologist Salary by State | $34.58 48th of 51 | $46.86 8th of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $45.30 49th of 51 | $64.25 9th of 51 |
| Hourly Median WageSpeech Pathologist Salary by State | $32.00 48th of 51 | $47.04 8th of 51 |
| Scenic BeautyBest States for Hiking | 4 tied 40th of 50 | 9 tied 1st of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Alabama or New Mexico?
- New Mexico comes out ahead of Alabama on 400 of 798 statistics where one end is better, to 384 with 14 ties. Alabama leads on Travel, Crime & Safety and Population and 1 more category. New Mexico leads on Health, Agriculture and Law and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Alabama or New Mexico?
- Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and New Mexico has 2,124,222 (36th of 51).
- How do Alabama and New Mexico compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), New Mexico $64,059 (45th of 51) among US states. New Mexico ranks better.
- How do Alabama and New Mexico compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), New Mexico 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
- Where does Alabama beat New Mexico most clearly?
- Alabama ranks far ahead on Mental Health Substance Abuse - Hourly (Social Worker Salary by State): $19.15 vs $44.46; Mental Health Substance Abuse - Yearly (Social Worker Salary by State): $39,830 vs $92,470; Marijuana Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 11.4% vs 25.5%.
- Where does New Mexico beat Alabama most clearly?
- New Mexico ranks far ahead on Share of Annual Family Income (Child Care Cost by State): 21.0% vs 9.8%; # Dentists per 1k jobs (Dentist Salary by State): 1.23 vs 0.52; Annual Crude Mortality Rate in Prisons (Worst Prisons by State): 23.02 vs 101.81.
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