Colorado vs New Hampshire
New Hampshire comes out ahead of Colorado on 395 of 783 statistics where one end is better, to 373 with 15 ties. Colorado leads on Agriculture, Sports and Travel and 2 more categories. New Hampshire leads on Crime & Safety, Infrastructure & Energy and Population and 7 more categories.
783 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 15 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 373
- Avg. percentile
- 55
- Categories led
- 5
- Wins
- 395
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 10
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Colorado | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,036,620 20th of 51 | 1,422,166 41st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $95,470 10th of 51 | $99,031 7th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 3.2% tied 7th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 9.44% 4th of 51 | 7.25% 1st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.1 39th of 51 | 104.2 43rd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $65,223 8th of 51 | $64,632 9th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,190 9th of 51 | $71,360 14th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,761 47th of 51 | $1,491 36th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 421.7 43rd of 51 | 117.6 3rd of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,053 39th of 48 | 7,449 40th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureColorado · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Hampshire · 73 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNew Hampshire · 33 statistics
- SportsColorado · 17 statistics
- PopulationNew Hampshire · 125 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Hampshire · 39 statistics
- EducationNew Hampshire · 50 statistics
- TravelColorado · 29 statistics
- CultureNew Hampshire · 70 statistics
- HealthNew Hampshire · 189 statistics
- Tech & BusinessColorado · 47 statistics
- LawColorado · 57 statistics
- GeographyNew Hampshire · 25 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Hampshire · 120 statistics
- EconomicsNew Hampshire · 292 statistics
- Facts & TriviaEven · 18 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Colorado | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Theft RateStolen Cars by State | 661 per 100k 51st of 51 | 62 per 100k 2nd of 51 |
| Safety RankBest States to Retire | 49th 49th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 3,069 per 100k 49th of 51 | 1,028 per 100k 2nd of 51 |
| Non-Violent Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 2,593 49th of 51 | 918 2nd of 51 |
| Property Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 2,143.6 49th of 51 | 818.1 2nd of 51 |
| Crime and Corrections RankWorst States to Live in | 4th 4th worst of 50 | 50th best of 50 |
| Safest State Overall Rank US NewsSafest States in the US | 47th 47th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Average Annual Property TaxTaxes by State | $1,113 3rd of 51 | $4,738 49th of 51 |
| Real Estate TaxesTaxes by State | 0.51% 3rd of 51 | 2.18% 49th of 51 |
| Average Total Car Repair CostAuto Repair Rates by State | $149 tied 46th of 51 | $131 2nd of 51 |
| Tax RateStates with No Property Tax | 0.49% tied 3rd of 51 | 1.77% 48th of 51 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 6.54 mph 7th of 51 | 2.68 mph 51st of 51 |
| Property Tax BurdenTax Burden by State | 0.52% 5th of 51 | 1.89% 49th of 51 |
| Safety RankQuality of Life by State | 47th 47th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Community & Environment RankHappiest States | 49th 49th of 50 | 7th 6th of 50 |
| Kuhl Crime Rate ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 468 44th of 50 | 102 1st of 50 |
| Personal & Residential Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 45th 45th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Real Estate Property Tax RateProperty Taxes by State | 0.48% tied 4th of 50 | 1.66% 48th of 50 |
| Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State | $86.70 46th of 51 | $66.09 3rd of 51 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 305.0 46th of 51 | 53.3 3rd of 51 |
| Gross IncomeCattle Ranching by State | $5.37B 5th of 50 | $12.87M 47th of 50 |
| # Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State | 8.2 48th of 50 | -1.9 6th of 50 |
| Road QualityRoad Quality by State | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Violent Crime Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 474 per 100k 44th of 50 | 107 per 100k 2nd of 50 |
| Overall ScorePension-Friendly States | 20.2 44th of 49 | 89.1 3rd of 49 |
| Obesity Rate - HispanicMost Obese States | 31.2% 3rd of 48 | 38.7% tied 42nd of 48 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State | $417 50th of 51 | $371 8th of 51 |
| Burglary Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 272.7 43rd of 51 | 51.4 1st of 51 |
| Violent Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 476 44th of 51 | 110 2nd of 51 |
| Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 56.5% 50th of 50 | 6.78% 9th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Colorado or New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire comes out ahead of Colorado on 395 of 783 statistics where one end is better, to 373 with 15 ties. Colorado leads on Agriculture, Sports and Travel and 2 more categories. New Hampshire leads on Crime & Safety, Infrastructure & Energy and Population 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 New Hampshire?
- Colorado has a population of 6,036,620 (20th of 51 US states) and New Hampshire has 1,422,166 (41st of 51).
- How do Colorado and New Hampshire compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Colorado $95,470 (10th of 51), New Hampshire $99,031 (7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- How do Colorado and New Hampshire compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Colorado 4% (tied 25th of 51), New Hampshire 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- Where does Colorado beat New Hampshire most clearly?
- Colorado ranks far ahead on Average Annual Property Tax (Taxes by State): $1,113 vs $4,738; Real Estate Taxes (Taxes by State): 0.51% vs 2.18%; Tax Rate (States with No Property Tax): 0.49% vs 1.77%.
- Where does New Hampshire beat Colorado most clearly?
- New Hampshire ranks far ahead on Theft Rate (Stolen Cars by State): 62 per 100k vs 661 per 100k; Safety Rank (Best States to Retire): 1st vs 49th; Crime Rate (Crime Rate by State): 1,028 per 100k vs 3,069 per 100k.
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