Arizona vs New Mexico
Arizona comes out ahead of New Mexico on 418 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 365 with 19 ties. Arizona leads on Culture, Population and Crime & Safety and 8 more categories. New Mexico leads on Agriculture, Environment and Infrastructure & Energy and 2 more categories.
802 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 19 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 418
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 11
- Wins
- 365
- Avg. percentile
- 45
- Categories led
- 5
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Arizona | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,691,212 14th of 51 | 2,124,222 36th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $79,964 21st of 51 | $64,059 45th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.5% 32nd of 51 | 17.8% 49th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 100.7 35th of 51 | 92.2 15th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,890 43rd of 51 | $51,121 49th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $67,620 20th of 51 | $62,330 33rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,543 39th of 51 | $1,067 16th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 377.9 36th of 51 | 621.6 49th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 1,919 4th of 48 | 4,462 17th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureNew Mexico · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Mexico · 40 statistics
- CultureArizona · 79 statistics
- PopulationArizona · 124 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNew Mexico · 36 statistics
- Crime & SafetyArizona · 75 statistics
- GeographyArizona · 25 statistics
- Tech & BusinessArizona · 48 statistics
- LawNew Mexico · 71 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentArizona · 126 statistics
- EducationArizona · 50 statistics
- Facts & TriviaArizona · 17 statistics
- EconomicsArizona · 292 statistics
- TravelArizona · 29 statistics
- SportsNew Mexico · 17 statistics
- HealthArizona · 187 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Arizona | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Combined RankBest States for Gun Owners | 1st 1st of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Campsite Quality (1-10)Best States for Camping | 2.8 45th of 49 | 9.51 2nd of 49 |
| K-12 Spending as % of Taxpayer IncomePer Pupil Spending by State | 2.19% 50th of 51 | 4.17% 6th of 51 |
| Golf RankingBest State for Golf | 2nd 2nd of 48 | 44th 42nd of 48 |
| Annual Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $136,780 5th of 47 | $95,110 44th of 47 |
| # Dentists per 1k jobsDentist Salary by State | 0.62 43rd of 50 | 1.23 2nd of 50 |
| Skin Cancer Rates (2016-2020)Skin Cancer Rates by State | 28.9 42nd of 48 | 16.7 3rd of 48 |
| Dealer Max Vehicle TaxCar Dealer Fees by State | 11.2% tied 40th of 45 | 4% tied 4th of 45 |
| Average Math SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 588 11th of 51 | 424 51st of 51 |
| Economy RankWorst States to Live in | 46th 5th best of 50 | 8th 7th worst of 50 |
| Household Income DiversityMost Diverse US States | 4th 4th of 50 | 43rd 43rd of 50 |
| Affordability RankDisability Benefits by State | 40th 40th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Skin Cancer RatesSkin Cancer Rates by State | 26.6 42nd of 48 | 15.6 6th of 48 |
| Average Total SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 1,194 13th of 51 | 875 51st of 51 |
| Difference from National Average SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 165 13th of 51 | -154 51st of 51 |
| % of Personal Income Coming from Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | 9.6% tied 41st of 51 | 16.2% 4th of 51 |
| DMV FeesCar Dealer Fees by State | $953 44th of 51 | $70.00 7th of 51 |
| Costs RankFarming-Friendly States | 39th 39th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State | $22.94 14th of 50 | $44.46 50th of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State | $47,710 14th of 50 | $92,470 50th of 50 |
| EconomyBest States to Live In | 4th 4th of 49 | 40th 39th of 49 |
| LPC Application FeeLPC Requirements by State | $250 tied 44th of 49 | $75.00 tied 9th of 49 |
| Average EBRW SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 606 16th of 51 | 451 51st of 51 |
| Federal Funding for Public Postsecondary EducationPer Pupil Spending by State | $1,876 44th of 51 | $4,795 9th of 51 |
| Crimes Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 6.84 5th of 49 | 9.73 tied 38th of 49 |
| Freedom RankMost Free States | 9th 9th of 50 | 42nd 43rd of 50 |
| Overall ScoreBest States to Retire | 27.54 13th of 50 | 21.7 47th of 50 |
| State Freedom ScoreState Powers | 0.322 9th of 50 | -0.123 42nd of 50 |
| Wage Increase 2022-23Minimum Wage Increases by State | 1.05 tied 7th of 28 | 0.5 tied 25th of 28 |
| Average EarningsLawyer-Friendly States | $145,750 8th of 48 | $105,910 39th of 48 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Arizona or New Mexico?
- Arizona comes out ahead of New Mexico on 418 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 365 with 19 ties. Arizona leads on Culture, Population and Crime & Safety and 8 more categories. New Mexico leads on Agriculture, Environment and Infrastructure & Energy and 2 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Arizona or New Mexico?
- Arizona has a population of 7,691,212 (14th of 51 US states) and New Mexico has 2,124,222 (36th of 51).
- How do Arizona and New Mexico compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Arizona $79,964 (21st of 51), New Mexico $64,059 (45th of 51) among US states. Arizona ranks better.
- How do Arizona and New Mexico compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Arizona 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51), New Mexico 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. New Mexico ranks better.
- Where does Arizona beat New Mexico most clearly?
- Arizona ranks far ahead on Combined Rank (Best States for Gun Owners): 1st vs 45th; Golf Ranking (Best State for Golf): 2nd vs 44th; Annual Mean Wage (Veterinarian Salary by State): $136,780 vs $95,110.
- Where does New Mexico beat Arizona most clearly?
- New Mexico ranks far ahead on Campsite Quality (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 9.51 vs 2.8; K-12 Spending as % of Taxpayer Income (Per Pupil Spending by State): 4.17% vs 2.19%; # Dentists per 1k jobs (Dentist Salary by State): 1.23 vs 0.62.
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