Connecticut vs Montana
Connecticut comes out ahead of Montana on 457 of 776 statistics where one end is better, to 309 with 10 ties. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Population and Tech & Business and 9 more categories. Montana leads on Agriculture, Sports and Facts & Trivia and 1 more category.
776 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 457
- Avg. percentile
- 58
- Categories led
- 12
- Wins
- 309
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 4
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,702,543 29th of 51 | 1,151,831 43rd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $95,781 9th of 51 | $72,509 37th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 3.3% 9th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.0% 9th of 51 | 11.5% 24th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.6 42nd of 51 | 94.6 22nd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $74,254 3rd of 51 | $59,203 20th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,420 8th of 51 | $60,880 38th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,488 35th of 51 | $1,081 18th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 109.6 2nd of 51 | 419.1 42nd of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,849 30th of 48 | 8,549 47th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureMontana · 17 statistics
- SportsMontana · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyConnecticut · 72 statistics
- PopulationConnecticut · 119 statistics
- Tech & BusinessConnecticut · 47 statistics
- HealthConnecticut · 176 statistics
- LawConnecticut · 60 statistics
- EducationConnecticut · 51 statistics
- EconomicsConnecticut · 284 statistics
- CultureConnecticut · 78 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentConnecticut · 121 statistics
- TravelConnecticut · 29 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMontana · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMontana · 33 statistics
- EnvironmentConnecticut · 37 statistics
- GeographyConnecticut · 25 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Annual Income of Parent Receiving SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $99,686 1st of 51 | $32,459 51st of 51 |
| Annual Median WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $128,650 1st of 47 | $79,420 47th of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $61.85 1st of 47 | $38.18 47th of 47 |
| Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State | $0.61 1st of 51 | $2.63 50th of 51 |
| Combined 7 SeriesVaccination Rates by State | 81.3% 1st of 51 | 64.4% 50th of 51 |
| Best Ranch ScoreBest State to Own a Ranch | 38.08 48th of 50 | 59.72 1st of 50 |
| Overall RankFarming-Friendly States | 48th 48th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Overall ScoreFarming-Friendly States | 38.08 48th of 50 | 59.72 1st of 50 |
| ScoreCattle Ranching by State | 38.08 48th of 50 | 59.72 1st of 50 |
| Annual Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $138,700 3rd of 47 | $85,160 47th of 47 |
| Estimated Max PriceRadio Ad Prices by State | $1,405 tied last of 51 | $25.00 tied 1st of 51 |
| DTaP 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 88.3% 2nd of 51 | 75.5% 48th of 51 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 2.7 mph 50th of 51 | 6.98 mph 4th of 51 |
| Prescription Drugs and Other Medical Products Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $1,788 48th of 51 | $768 2nd of 51 |
| AffordabilityBest States to Raise a Family | 1st 1st of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Suicide RateSuicide Rates by State | 9.1 per 100k 4th of 50 | 26.6 per 100k 49th of 50 |
| Average Used Car PriceBest States to Buy a Car | $22,528 3rd of 50 | $27,303 48th of 50 |
| Difference Over AverageBest States to Buy a Car | -8.8% 3rd of 50 | 10.5% 48th of 50 |
| Economic DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 48th 48th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| VaricellaVaccination Rates by State | 93.6% 5th of 51 | 86.2% 50th of 51 |
| Average Wind SpeedWindiest States in the U.S. | 13.97 mph 48th of 51 | 21.03 mph 3rd of 51 |
| Avg. Amount Received in Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $9,595 3rd of 51 | $3,472 48th of 51 |
| Economic Diversity RankMost Diverse US States | 48th 48th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Accidents Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 9.99 tied 42nd of 49 | 0.8 1st of 49 |
| LPC Application FeeLPC Requirements by State | $315 47th of 49 | $50.00 tied 3rd of 49 |
| Farmland Price Per AcreAcre Value by State | $13,900 44th of 46 | $1,180 4th of 46 |
| Fishing RankBest States for Fishing | 47th 47th of 51 | 3rd 3rd of 51 |
| Fishing ScoreBest States for Fishing | 20.24 47th of 51 | 39.27 3rd of 51 |
| Costs RankFarming-Friendly States | 47th 47th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Utilities Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 136.4 tied 46th of 51 | 81.5 3rd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Connecticut or Montana?
- Connecticut comes out ahead of Montana on 457 of 776 statistics where one end is better, to 309 with 10 ties. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Population and Tech & Business and 9 more categories. Montana leads on Agriculture, Sports and Facts & Trivia and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Connecticut or Montana?
- Connecticut has a population of 3,702,543 (29th of 51 US states) and Montana has 1,151,831 (43rd of 51).
- How do Connecticut and Montana compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Connecticut $95,781 (9th of 51), Montana $72,509 (37th of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
- How do Connecticut and Montana compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Connecticut 4% (tied 25th of 51), Montana 3.3% (9th of 51) among US states. Montana ranks better.
- Where does Connecticut beat Montana most clearly?
- Connecticut ranks far ahead on Avg. Annual Income of Parent Receiving Support (Child Support Percentage by State): $99,686 vs $32,459; Annual Median Wage (Veterinarian Salary by State): $128,650 vs $79,420; Hourly Mean Wage (Veterinarian Salary by State): $61.85 vs $38.18.
- Where does Montana beat Connecticut most clearly?
- Montana ranks far ahead on Best Ranch Score (Best State to Own a Ranch): 59.72 vs 38.08; Overall Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 1st vs 48th; Overall Score (Farming-Friendly States): 59.72 vs 38.08.
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