Delaware vs Massachusetts
Massachusetts comes out ahead of Delaware on 476 of 777 statistics where one end is better, to 287 with 14 ties. Delaware leads on Agriculture and Travel. Massachusetts leads on Crime & Safety, Population and Health and 11 more categories.
777 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 14 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 287
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 476
- Avg. percentile
- 61
- Categories led
- 14
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Delaware | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,069,781 45th of 51 | 7,169,608 16th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $84,954 17th of 51 | $103,960 2nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.8% 45th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.4% 14th of 51 | 10.0% 10th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 99.8 32nd of 51 | 105.8 45th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,185 39th of 51 | $71,629 4th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $69,880 18th of 51 | $85,610 2nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,401 32nd of 51 | $1,762 48th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 346.9 32nd of 51 | 302.7 27th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,482 18th of 48 | 6,134 33rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Crime & SafetyMassachusetts · 67 statistics
- PopulationMassachusetts · 123 statistics
- HealthMassachusetts · 182 statistics
- AgricultureDelaware · 17 statistics
- SportsMassachusetts · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentMassachusetts · 39 statistics
- EducationMassachusetts · 50 statistics
- LawMassachusetts · 58 statistics
- CultureMassachusetts · 79 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMassachusetts · 120 statistics
- GeographyMassachusetts · 25 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMassachusetts · 47 statistics
- EconomicsMassachusetts · 284 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMassachusetts · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMassachusetts · 33 statistics
- TravelDelaware · 28 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Delaware | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Insurance Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 2nd 2nd of 51 | 50th 51st of 51 |
| Police Pensions Avg. Annual PayPolice Pensions by State | $44,678 50th of 50 | $66,214 3rd of 50 |
| Cost Per CapitaPrisons by State | $337 47th of 50 | $139 tied 1st of 50 |
| NAEP Math ScoresBest States for Education | 263 47th of 50 | 283 tied 1st of 50 |
| Aluminum Can PriceAluminum Can Prices by State | $0.05 per lb 1st of 43 | $0.65 per lb 40th of 43 |
| Median Price: CondosMedian Home Price by State | $209,300 3rd of 51 | $565,700 48th of 51 |
| Affordability RankBest States to Retire | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Mitigation Efforts RankFood Waste by State | 5th 5th worst of 50 | 49th 2nd best of 50 |
| Exp. Sexual Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 57.5% 48th of 51 | 35.9% tied 3rd of 51 |
| % of Reptile Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 2.7% 5th of 42 | 20.7% 41st of 42 |
| Household Income DiversityMost Diverse US States | 5th 5th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 48.1% 45th of 51 | 30.6% 2nd of 51 |
| PrisonersPrison Spending by State | 475 43rd of 50 | 96.3 1st of 50 |
| Deaths per 100 Million Vehicle Miles TraveledFatal Car Accidents by State | 1.6 tied 44th of 51 | 0.8 2nd of 51 |
| Property Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 4th 4th of 51 | 46th 46th of 51 |
| AffordabilityWorst States to Retire | 45th 6th best of 50 | 4th 4th worst of 50 |
| Crematory FeeAverage Funeral Cost by State | $565 46th of 51 | $343 5th of 51 |
| Average Literacy ScoreU.S. Literacy Rates by State | 210 tied 41st of 51 | 225 1st of 51 |
| Obesity Rate 40-59Most Obese States | 46.1% 45th of 50 | 33.8% 5th of 50 |
| Natural Environment RankWorst States to Live in | 9th 9th worst of 50 | 48th 3rd best of 50 |
| ROI Potential RankFarming-Friendly States | 6th 6th of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Veteran Unemployment RateVeterans Unemployment Benefits by State | 3.81 9th of 50 | 6.94 48th of 50 |
| Youth Custody Rate per 100k YouthsIncarceration Rates by State | 138 44th of 49 | 32 6th of 49 |
| One Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 15.2% 47th of 51 | 23.1% 8th of 51 |
| Five Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 29.8% 48th of 51 | 39.0% 9th of 51 |
| % That Received Updated BoosterVaccination Rates by State | 9.1% 41st of 50 | 25.0% 3rd of 50 |
| Infrastructure RankFarming-Friendly States | 10th 10th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Speeding IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 3.8 per 1k drivers tied 39th of 51 | 0.3 per 1k drivers 2nd of 51 |
| 3-Year Re-Incarceration (VADOC)Recidivism Rates by State | 55.9% 34th of 34 | 25.7% 9th of 34 |
| State Integrity Investigation (SII) Total ScoreMost Corrupt States | 56 tied 47th of 50 | 67 tied 7th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Delaware or Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts comes out ahead of Delaware on 476 of 777 statistics where one end is better, to 287 with 14 ties. Delaware leads on Agriculture and Travel. Massachusetts leads on Crime & Safety, Population and Health and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Delaware or Massachusetts?
- Delaware has a population of 1,069,781 (45th of 51 US states) and Massachusetts has 7,169,608 (16th of 51).
- How do Delaware and Massachusetts compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Delaware $84,954 (17th of 51), Massachusetts $103,960 (2nd of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
- How do Delaware and Massachusetts compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Delaware 4.8% (45th of 51), Massachusetts 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
- Where does Delaware beat Massachusetts most clearly?
- Delaware ranks far ahead on Unemployment Insurance Tax Rank (Best State To Incorporate In): 2nd vs 50th; Aluminum Can Price (Aluminum Can Prices by State): $0.05 per lb vs $0.65 per lb; Median Price: Condos (Median Home Price by State): $209,300 vs $565,700.
- Where does Massachusetts beat Delaware most clearly?
- Massachusetts ranks far ahead on Police Pensions Avg. Annual Pay (Police Pensions by State): $66,214 vs $44,678; Cost Per Capita (Prisons by State): $139 vs $337; NAEP Math Scores (Best States for Education): 283 vs 263.
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