Connecticut vs New Hampshire
New Hampshire comes out ahead of Connecticut on 381 of 784 statistics where one end is better, to 379 with 24 ties. Connecticut leads on Tech & Business, Crime & Safety and Education and 3 more categories. New Hampshire leads on Sports, Geography and Infrastructure & Energy and 5 more categories.
784 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 24 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 379
- Avg. percentile
- 58
- Categories led
- 6
- Wins
- 381
- Avg. percentile
- 58
- Categories led
- 8
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,702,543 29th of 51 | 1,422,166 41st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $95,781 9th 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) | 10.0% 9th of 51 | 7.25% 1st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.6 42nd of 51 | 104.2 43rd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $74,254 3rd of 51 | $64,632 9th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,420 8th of 51 | $71,360 14th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,488 35th of 51 | $1,491 36th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 109.6 2nd of 51 | 117.6 3rd of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,849 30th of 48 | 7,449 40th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessConnecticut · 47 statistics
- SportsNew Hampshire · 17 statistics
- GeographyNew Hampshire · 25 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNew Hampshire · 33 statistics
- Crime & SafetyConnecticut · 72 statistics
- EducationConnecticut · 51 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNew Hampshire · 17 statistics
- AgricultureNew Hampshire · 17 statistics
- HealthConnecticut · 185 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Hampshire · 119 statistics
- LawConnecticut · 56 statistics
- CultureNew Hampshire · 78 statistics
- EconomicsConnecticut · 286 statistics
- PopulationNew Hampshire · 125 statistics
- TravelEven · 29 statistics
- EnvironmentEven · 38 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Connecticut | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $623 47th of 51 | $318 2nd of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $757 46th of 51 | $394 1st of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate JulyUnemployment Rate by State | 5.2 tied 49th of 51 | 2.8 5th of 51 |
| Estimated Min PriceRadio Ad Prices by State | $279 49th of 51 | $18.00 tied 4th of 51 |
| MMR 2 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 89.9% 47th of 51 | 96.8% tied 3rd of 51 |
| Average New Car Price With Tax And FeesCar Registration Fees by State | $53,660 tied 43rd of 50 | $50,166 1st of 50 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State | $418 51st of 51 | $371 8th of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $805 45th of 51 | $434 2nd of 51 |
| Training Requirements RankBest State To Be a Police Officer | 1st 1st of 51 | 44th 44th of 51 |
| SSI Public Access to Information ScoreMost Corrupt States | 58.8 7th of 50 | 24.4 49th of 50 |
| U-6 Unemployment Rate Q3 2022U6 Employment Rate | 8.1% tied 46th of 51 | 4.5% 4th of 51 |
| Local Taxes RankBest States to Retire | 47th 47th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Personal Freedom RankMost Free States | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Overall RankBest State To Incorporate In | 47th 47th of 51 | 6th 6th of 51 |
| Equality in Jailing RankWorst Prisons by State | 46th 46th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| OpportunityBest States to Live In | 46th 45th of 49 | 6th 6th of 49 |
| InterstateAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 5.88% 7th of 42 | 25.0% 40th of 42 |
| Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State | $0.61 1st of 51 | $1.08 41st of 51 |
| Skin Cancer Rates (2016-2020)Skin Cancer Rates by State | 18.8 tied 7th of 48 | 30.5 45th of 48 |
| Climate RankFarming-Friendly States | 10th 10th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Gini CoefficientWealth Inequality by State | 0.5 49th of 51 | 0.45 tied 7th of 51 |
| Local Effective Tax RateHighest Taxed States | 9.9% 41st of 50 | 5.94% 3rd of 50 |
| Polio 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 97.8% 2nd of 50 | 89.2% 40th of 50 |
| Opportunity RankWorst States to Live in | 8th tied 8th worst of 50 | 45th 5th best of 50 |
| Anxiety RateMental Health Statistics by State | 7,934 per 100k 51st of 51 | 7,450 per 100k 13th of 51 |
| Individual Income Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 47th 47th of 51 | 9th 9th of 51 |
| DTaP 5 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 97.6% 2nd of 50 | 89.2% 39th of 50 |
| MMR 2 Doses (Kindergarten)Vaccination Rates by State | 97.7% tied 2nd of 50 | 89.2% tied 39th of 50 |
| Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless | 68.2 1st of 50 | 42.06 38th of 50 |
| State Rank Fed GovtPublic Land by State | 50th 50th of 50 | 13th 13th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Connecticut or New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire comes out ahead of Connecticut on 381 of 784 statistics where one end is better, to 379 with 24 ties. Connecticut leads on Tech & Business, Crime & Safety and Education and 3 more categories. New Hampshire leads on Sports, Geography and Infrastructure & Energy and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Connecticut or New Hampshire?
- Connecticut has a population of 3,702,543 (29th of 51 US states) and New Hampshire has 1,422,166 (41st of 51).
- How do Connecticut and New Hampshire compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Connecticut $95,781 (9th of 51), New Hampshire $99,031 (7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- How do Connecticut and New Hampshire compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Connecticut 4% (tied 25th of 51), New Hampshire 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- Where does Connecticut beat New Hampshire most clearly?
- Connecticut ranks far ahead on Training Requirements Rank (Best State To Be a Police Officer): 1st vs 44th; SSI Public Access to Information Score (Most Corrupt States): 58.8 vs 24.4; InterstateAccidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 5.88% vs 25.0%.
- Where does New Hampshire beat Connecticut most clearly?
- New Hampshire ranks far ahead on Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg) (Obamacare Prices by State): $318 vs $623; Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg) (Obamacare Prices by State): $394 vs $757; Unemployment Rate July (Unemployment Rate by State): 2.8 vs 5.2.
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