Connecticut vs Massachusetts
Massachusetts comes out ahead of Connecticut on 457 of 796 statistics where one end is better, to 321 with 18 ties. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety. Massachusetts leads on Sports, Population and Infrastructure & Energy and 11 more categories.
796 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 18 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 321
- Avg. percentile
- 58
- Categories led
- 1
- Wins
- 457
- Avg. percentile
- 61
- Categories led
- 14
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,702,543 29th of 51 | 7,169,608 16th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $95,781 9th 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) | 10.0% 9th of 51 | 10.0% 10th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.6 42nd of 51 | 105.8 45th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $74,254 3rd of 51 | $71,629 4th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,420 8th of 51 | $85,610 2nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,488 35th of 51 | $1,762 48th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 109.6 2nd of 51 | 302.7 27th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,849 30th of 48 | 6,134 33rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsMassachusetts · 17 statistics
- PopulationMassachusetts · 123 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMassachusetts · 36 statistics
- GeographyMassachusetts · 25 statistics
- AgricultureMassachusetts · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyConnecticut · 74 statistics
- HealthMassachusetts · 187 statistics
- CultureMassachusetts · 79 statistics
- LawMassachusetts · 65 statistics
- EducationMassachusetts · 51 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMassachusetts · 123 statistics
- EconomicsMassachusetts · 289 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMassachusetts · 48 statistics
- EnvironmentMassachusetts · 38 statistics
- TravelMassachusetts · 28 statistics
- Facts & TriviaEven · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 90.4% 48th of 51 | 96.3% 3rd of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $757 46th of 51 | $476 6th of 51 |
| Social and Civic Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 44th 44th of 51 | 4th 4th of 51 |
| CAS Legal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 2 tied 1st of 48 | 4 tied 35th of 48 |
| # Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State | 6.2 tied 41st of 50 | -2.4 5th of 50 |
| Individual Income Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 47th 47th of 51 | 11th 11th of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $623 47th of 51 | $393 11th of 51 |
| Homeless RateHomeless Population by State | 9.0 Per 10k Residents tied 5th of 51 | 42.0 Per 10k Residents 45th of 51 |
| Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State | $4,261 7th of 51 | $8,193 42nd of 51 |
| % of Reptile Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 3.7% 13th of 42 | 20.7% 41st of 42 |
| SSI Public Access to Information ScoreMost Corrupt States | 58.8 7th of 50 | 34.4 40th of 50 |
| Accident RateWorst Drivers by State | 15.0 per 1k drivers tied 13th of 51 | 25.4 per 1k drivers 47th of 51 |
| Millwright Avg Annual SalaryUnion Millwright Pay Scale by State | $51,443 35th of 50 | $64,240 3rd of 50 |
| 3-Year Re-Incarceration (VADOC)Recidivism Rates by State | 44.0% 30th of 34 | 25.7% 9th of 34 |
| InterstateAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 5.88% 7th of 42 | 17.0% 33rd of 42 |
| SSI State Budget Process ScoreMost Corrupt States | 88 10th of 50 | 65.5 41st of 50 |
| Campsite Quality (1-10)Best States for Camping | 7.64 12th of 49 | 3.95 42nd of 49 |
| % Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State | 617.0% 35th of 50 | -147.0% 5th of 50 |
| Cancer Rate New Cases 2018 to 2022Cancer Rates by State | 476.3 per 100k Pop. 43rd of 51 | 432.2 per 100k Pop. 13th of 51 |
| Gross Earnings of Top 1%Percentage of Households Making Over $250,000 by State | $587,318 31st of 51 | $1.12M 1st of 51 |
| Driving IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 24.1 per 1k drivers 4th of 51 | 37.4 per 1k drivers tied 33rd of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State | $418 51st of 51 | $386 22nd of 51 |
| SSI Lobbying Disclosure ScoreMost Corrupt States | 78.3 3rd of 50 | 58.3 tied 30th of 50 |
| Overall ScorePension-Friendly States | 59.7 16th of 49 | 24 43rd of 49 |
| Rural Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State | 18.0% tied 40th of 50 | 3.7% 13th of 50 |
| MMR 2 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 89.9% 47th of 51 | 94.3% 19th of 51 |
| Unemployment Insurance Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 23rd 23rd of 51 | 50th 51st of 51 |
| Diesel Gas Tax (￠/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 48.9 ￠/gallon 44th of 51 | 27.56 ￠/gallon 16th of 51 |
| Diesel Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.489/gallon 44th of 51 | $0.276/gallon 16th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State | 171 15th of 45 | 479 39th of 45 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Connecticut or Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts comes out ahead of Connecticut on 457 of 796 statistics where one end is better, to 321 with 18 ties. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety. Massachusetts leads on Sports, Population and Infrastructure & Energy and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Connecticut or Massachusetts?
- Connecticut has a population of 3,702,543 (29th of 51 US states) and Massachusetts has 7,169,608 (16th of 51).
- How do Connecticut and Massachusetts compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Connecticut $95,781 (9th of 51), Massachusetts $103,960 (2nd of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
- How do Connecticut and Massachusetts compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Connecticut 4% (tied 25th of 51), Massachusetts 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
- Where does Connecticut beat Massachusetts most clearly?
- Connecticut ranks far ahead on CAS Legal Executive Corruption Level (1-5) (Most Corrupt States): 2 vs 4; Homeless Rate (Homeless Population by State): 9.0 Per 10k Residents vs 42.0 Per 10k Residents; Average Engagement Ring Cost (Engagement Ring Cost by State): $4,261 vs $8,193.
- Where does Massachusetts beat Connecticut most clearly?
- Massachusetts ranks far ahead on Polio 3 Doses (Vaccination Rates by State): 96.3% vs 90.4%; Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg) (Obamacare Prices by State): $476 vs $757; Social and Civic Racial Progress Rank (Least Racist States): 4th vs 44th.
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