Arkansas vs New Jersey
New Jersey comes out ahead of Arkansas on 483 of 810 statistics where one end is better, to 315 with 12 ties. Arkansas leads on Agriculture, Sports and Travel and 1 more category. New Jersey leads on Education, Health and Crime & Safety and 9 more categories.
810 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 12 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 315
- Avg. percentile
- 41
- Categories led
- 4
- Wins
- 483
- Avg. percentile
- 56
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Arkansas | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,133,502 33rd of 51 | 9,590,076 11th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $60,773 48th of 51 | $103,556 4th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.1% 29th of 51 | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 16.0% 46th of 51 | 9.72% 6th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 86.9 1st of 51 | 108.8 48th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,219 38th of 51 | $63,142 12th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $54,890 50th of 51 | $78,040 6th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $947 3rd of 51 | $1,720 45th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 531.8 48th of 51 | 193.8 6th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 3,393 11th of 48 | 5,168 23rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureArkansas · 17 statistics
- EducationNew Jersey · 51 statistics
- HealthNew Jersey · 188 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Jersey · 77 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNew Jersey · 48 statistics
- PopulationNew Jersey · 125 statistics
- CultureNew Jersey · 79 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNew Jersey · 18 statistics
- GeographyNew Jersey · 25 statistics
- EconomicsNew Jersey · 296 statistics
- SportsArkansas · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Jersey · 39 statistics
- TravelArkansas · 29 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyArkansas · 36 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Jersey · 127 statistics
- LawNew Jersey · 71 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Arkansas | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Violence with IPV-Related Impact in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 46.6% 51st of 51 | 18.6% 1st of 51 |
| Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 48.1% 51st of 51 | 21.0% 1st of 51 |
| Rape RateRape Statistics by State | 72.3 per 100k 50th of 51 | 17.9 per 100k 1st of 51 |
| Avg. Annual Property TaxStates with No Property Tax | $1,003 3rd of 51 | $9,541 51st of 51 |
| Price Level (Goods)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 93.6 1st of 51 | 107.1 49th of 51 |
| Emotional & Physical Well-Being RankHappiest States | 48th 48th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Gun Law Rank (Giffords)Gun Laws by State | 49th 49th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Gun Laws Strength RankStrictest Gun Laws by State | 49th 49th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Median Property TaxesProperty Taxes by State | $1,040 3rd of 50 | $9,590 50th of 50 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MinLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $36,600 49th of 50 | $77,900 2nd of 50 |
| Avg Income of 90th–95th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $120,300 48th of 51 | $192,645 1st of 51 |
| Avg Income of 95th–99th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $180,174 49th of 51 | $335,564 2nd of 51 |
| Median Income - Five Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $83,469 51st of 51 | $146,542 4th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 86.9 1st of 51 | 108.8 48th of 51 |
| % of Median Income Spent On GroceriesGrocery Prices by State | 9.79% 48th of 50 | 6.15% 2nd of 50 |
| Affordabillity (WalletHub)Best States to Live In | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| RankWell-Being Index by State | 49th 49th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Median Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $64,160 46th of 49 | $145,810 1st of 49 |
| LPN Annual MedianNurses Pay by State | $109,330 48th of 51 | $142,950 2nd of 51 |
| LPN Hourly MedianNurses Pay by State | $52.56 48th of 51 | $68.73 2nd of 51 |
| One Percent Income Tax RateTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 23.2% 2nd of 51 | 27.4% 48th of 51 |
| Price Level (Housing Rents)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 58.2 3rd of 51 | 134.3 49th of 51 |
| Emotional Physical Well Being RankSaddest States | 47th 47th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Well-Being Index Score 2022Well-Being Index by State | 49 tied 48th of 50 | 70 tied 3rd of 50 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing Shortage by State | $58,700 48th of 50 | $99,781 3rd of 50 |
| Total Safety Score WalletHubQuality of Life by State | 42.07 48th of 50 | 59.81 3rd of 50 |
| Mean SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $41,290 46th of 49 | $81,900 2nd of 49 |
| Crime RatePension-Friendly States | 5 tied 46th of 49 | 94 3rd of 49 |
| Livable Wage w/ No Children (Annual)Living Wage by State | $41,615 2nd of 51 | $56,884 47th of 51 |
| Livable Wage w/ No Children (Hourly)Living Wage by State | $20.01 2nd of 51 | $27.35 47th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Arkansas or New Jersey?
- New Jersey comes out ahead of Arkansas on 483 of 810 statistics where one end is better, to 315 with 12 ties. Arkansas leads on Agriculture, Sports and Travel and 1 more category. New Jersey leads on Education, Health and Crime & Safety and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Arkansas or New Jersey?
- Arkansas has a population of 3,133,502 (33rd of 51 US states) and New Jersey has 9,590,076 (11th of 51).
- How do Arkansas and New Jersey compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Arkansas $60,773 (48th of 51), New Jersey $103,556 (4th of 51) among US states. New Jersey ranks better.
- How do Arkansas and New Jersey compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Arkansas 4.1% (29th of 51), New Jersey 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Arkansas ranks better.
- Where does Arkansas beat New Jersey most clearly?
- Arkansas ranks far ahead on Avg. Annual Property Tax (States with No Property Tax): $1,003 vs $9,541; Price Level (Goods) (Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)): 93.6 vs 107.1; Median Property Taxes (Property Taxes by State): $1,040 vs $9,590.
- Where does New Jersey beat Arkansas most clearly?
- New Jersey ranks far ahead on Domestic Violence with IPV-Related Impact in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 18.6% vs 46.6%; Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 21.0% vs 48.1%; Rape Rate (Rape Statistics by State): 17.9 per 100k vs 72.3 per 100k.
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