Colorado vs Massachusetts
Massachusetts comes out ahead of Colorado on 449 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 328 with 12 ties. Colorado leads on Agriculture, Sports and Travel and 3 more categories. Massachusetts leads on Population, Crime & Safety and Education and 7 more categories.
789 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
- 328
- Avg. percentile
- 55
- Categories led
- 6
- Wins
- 449
- Avg. percentile
- 61
- Categories led
- 10
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Colorado | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,036,620 20th of 51 | 7,169,608 16th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $95,470 10th of 51 | $103,960 2nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 9.44% 4th of 51 | 10.0% 10th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.1 39th of 51 | 105.8 45th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $65,223 8th of 51 | $71,629 4th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,190 9th of 51 | $85,610 2nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,761 47th of 51 | $1,762 48th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 421.7 43rd of 51 | 302.7 27th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,053 39th of 48 | 6,134 33rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureColorado · 17 statistics
- PopulationMassachusetts · 123 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMassachusetts · 74 statistics
- EducationMassachusetts · 50 statistics
- HealthMassachusetts · 188 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMassachusetts · 48 statistics
- EnvironmentMassachusetts · 39 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMassachusetts · 36 statistics
- SportsColorado · 17 statistics
- CultureMassachusetts · 71 statistics
- TravelColorado · 28 statistics
- Facts & TriviaColorado · 18 statistics
- GeographyColorado · 25 statistics
- EconomicsMassachusetts · 292 statistics
- LawMassachusetts · 66 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentColorado · 124 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Colorado | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| LLC Filing FeeLLC Cost by State | $50 tied 1st of 51 | $520 51st of 51 |
| Theft RateStolen Cars by State | 661 per 100k 51st of 51 | 100 per 100k 5th of 51 |
| Fatality RateFloods by State | 1.24 44th of 47 | 0.03 2nd of 47 |
| Average Cost per AcreCheapest Land by State | $11,600 tied 4th of 48 | $333,200 47th of 48 |
| Overall Price Per AcreAcre Value by State | $11,600 tied 4th of 48 | $333,200 47th of 48 |
| Accident RateWorst Drivers by State | 11.7 per 1k drivers 2nd of 51 | 25.4 per 1k drivers 47th of 51 |
| Non-Violent Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 2,593 49th of 51 | 1,112 4th of 51 |
| Lyme Disease Cases Reported 2000-2020Tick Population by State | 31 2nd of 50 | 50,332 46th of 50 |
| Median Price per AcreBest States To Homestead | $11,561 5th of 50 | $333,250 49th of 50 |
| Most Hated RankMost Hated States in the US | 50th best of 50 | 6th 6th worst of 50 |
| # Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State | 8.2 48th of 50 | -2.4 5th of 50 |
| Industrial DiversityMost Diverse US States | 7th 7th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Internet Access (1-10)Best States for Camping | 10 1st of 49 | 2.01 43rd of 49 |
| Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 3,069 per 100k 49th of 51 | 1,427 per 100k 6th of 51 |
| Personal Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $8,583 5th of 51 | $13,319 48th of 51 |
| Property Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 2,143.6 49th of 51 | 1,031.2 6th of 51 |
| Crime and Corrections RankWorst States to Live in | 4th 4th worst of 50 | 46th 5th best of 50 |
| Safest State Overall Rank US NewsSafest States in the US | 47th 47th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Personal & Residential Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 45th 45th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Total Safety Score (WalletHub)Safest States in the US | 43.12 44th of 50 | 66.56 2nd of 50 |
| Average Total Car Repair CostAuto Repair Rates by State | $149 tied 46th of 51 | $133 4th of 51 |
| Rape RateRape Statistics by State | 58.7 per 100k 48th of 51 | 27.3 per 100k 6th of 51 |
| Gross IncomeCattle Ranching by State | $5.37B 5th of 50 | $15.68M 46th of 50 |
| Safety RankQuality of Life by State | 47th 47th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Safety RankBest States to Retire | 49th 49th of 50 | 8th 8th of 50 |
| Farmland Price Per AcreAcre Value by State | $2,150 6th of 46 | $13,800 43rd of 46 |
| Voted by TouristsFriendliest States | 7th 7th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Suicide RateSuicide Rates by State | 20.9 per 100k 43rd of 50 | 8.6 per 100k 3rd of 50 |
| FatalitiesFloods by State | 204 40th of 47 | 11 tied 2nd of 47 |
| Utilities Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 88.7 tied 8th of 51 | 153.2 49th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Colorado or Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts comes out ahead of Colorado on 449 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 328 with 12 ties. Colorado leads on Agriculture, Sports and Travel and 3 more categories. Massachusetts leads on Population, Crime & Safety and Education and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Colorado or Massachusetts?
- Colorado has a population of 6,036,620 (20th of 51 US states) and Massachusetts has 7,169,608 (16th of 51).
- How do Colorado and Massachusetts compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Colorado $95,470 (10th of 51), Massachusetts $103,960 (2nd of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
- How do Colorado and Massachusetts compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Colorado 4% (tied 25th of 51), Massachusetts 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Colorado ranks better.
- Where does Colorado beat Massachusetts most clearly?
- Colorado ranks far ahead on LLC Filing Fee (LLC Cost by State): $50 vs $520; Average Cost per Acre (Cheapest Land by State): $11,600 vs $333,200; Overall Price Per Acre (Acre Value by State): $11,600 vs $333,200.
- Where does Massachusetts beat Colorado most clearly?
- Massachusetts ranks far ahead on Theft Rate (Stolen Cars by State): 100 per 100k vs 661 per 100k; Fatality Rate (Floods by State): 0.03 vs 1.24; Non-Violent Crime Rate (Crime Rate by State): 1,112 vs 2,593.
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