Georgia vs Massachusetts
Massachusetts comes out ahead of Georgia on 488 of 795 statistics where one end is better, to 296 with 11 ties. Georgia leads on Agriculture, Travel and Sports. Massachusetts leads on Tech & Business, Population and Health and 9 more categories.
795 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 296
- Avg. percentile
- 46
- Categories led
- 3
- Wins
- 488
- Avg. percentile
- 61
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Georgia | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,401,288 8th of 51 | 7,169,608 16th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $77,353 27th of 51 | $103,960 2nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.4% 38th of 51 | 10.0% 10th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 96.3 25th of 51 | 105.8 45th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,952 42nd of 51 | $71,629 4th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,920 22nd of 51 | $85,610 2nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,393 31st of 51 | $1,762 48th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 296.9 26th of 51 | 302.7 27th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,807 8th of 48 | 6,134 33rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureGeorgia · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMassachusetts · 47 statistics
- PopulationMassachusetts · 123 statistics
- HealthMassachusetts · 188 statistics
- EnvironmentMassachusetts · 39 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMassachusetts · 73 statistics
- EducationMassachusetts · 50 statistics
- CultureMassachusetts · 79 statistics
- EconomicsMassachusetts · 291 statistics
- TravelGeorgia · 28 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMassachusetts · 18 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMassachusetts · 121 statistics
- GeographyMassachusetts · 25 statistics
- SportsGeorgia · 17 statistics
- LawMassachusetts · 66 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyEven · 36 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Georgia | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| UninsuredHealthiest States | 12.0% 50th of 51 | 2.8% 1st of 51 |
| Annual SalaryPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $66,841 49th of 50 | $104,435 1st of 50 |
| BBQ Restaurants Per Capita RankBest BBQ by State | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 51st 50th of 50 |
| Hourly WagePhysical Therapist Salary by State | $32.14 49th of 50 | $50.21 1st of 50 |
| Industrial DiversityMost Diverse US States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Monthly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $5,570 49th of 50 | $8,702 1st of 50 |
| Weekly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $1,285 49th of 50 | $2,008 1st of 50 |
| Uninsured RateUninsured People by State | 12.6% 48th of 50 | 2.5% 1st of 50 |
| AnnualBCBA Salary by State | $53,007 49th of 49 | $78,612 3rd of 49 |
| HourlyBCBA Salary by State | $25.48 49th of 49 | $37.79 3rd of 49 |
| MonthlyBCBA Salary by State | $4,417 49th of 49 | $6,551 3rd of 49 |
| WeeklyBCBA Salary by State | $1,019 49th of 49 | $1,511 3rd of 49 |
| Cost-Prohibited CareHealth Care Costs by State | 15.6% 48th of 49 | 7.1% 3rd of 49 |
| Estiamted Incidents per 100k PopSnake Bite Statistics by State | 13.44 45th of 48 | 0.04 tied 1st of 48 |
| Minimum WageOvertime Laws by State | 5.15 tied last of 46 | 15 4th of 46 |
| DTaP 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 76.1% 47th of 51 | 89.1% 1st of 51 |
| Annual SalaryIUOE Pay Scale by State | $38,535 50th of 50 | $56,725 5th of 50 |
| Hourly WageIUOE Pay Scale by State | $18.53 50th of 50 | $27.27 5th of 50 |
| Monthly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State | $3,211 50th of 50 | $4,727 5th of 50 |
| Weekly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State | $741 50th of 50 | $1,090 5th of 50 |
| Financial Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 48th 48th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Correctional Officers Average Salary (2021)Prison Spending by State | $36.39 47th of 49 | $72.26 3rd of 49 |
| Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 5% tied 2nd of 50 | 35.0% 48th of 50 |
| Avg SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $36,440 47th of 51 | $74,680 2nd of 51 |
| Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 49.6% 47th of 51 | 30.6% 2nd of 51 |
| % of Homeless Who Are UnshelteredHomeless Population by State | 54.3% 48th of 51 | 5.6% 3rd of 51 |
| % ShelteredHomeless Population by State | 45.7% 48th of 51 | 94.4% 3rd of 51 |
| % That Received Updated BoosterVaccination Rates by State | 8.1% 47th of 50 | 25.0% 3rd of 50 |
| Health Care RankBest States to Retire | 46th 46th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Male Prisoner RatePrison Population by State | 855 per 100k 45th of 50 | 189 per 100k 1st of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Georgia or Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts comes out ahead of Georgia on 488 of 795 statistics where one end is better, to 296 with 11 ties. Georgia leads on Agriculture, Travel and Sports. Massachusetts leads on Tech & Business, Population and Health and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Georgia or Massachusetts?
- Georgia has a population of 11,401,288 (8th of 51 US states) and Massachusetts has 7,169,608 (16th of 51).
- How do Georgia and Massachusetts compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51), Massachusetts $103,960 (2nd of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
- How do Georgia and Massachusetts compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Georgia 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Massachusetts 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.
- Where does Georgia beat Massachusetts most clearly?
- Georgia ranks far ahead on BBQ Restaurants Per Capita Rank (Best BBQ by State): 2nd vs 51st; Industrial Diversity (Most Diverse US States): 2nd vs 50th; Urban Pavement Roughness (Road Quality by State): 5% vs 35.0%.
- Where does Massachusetts beat Georgia most clearly?
- Massachusetts ranks far ahead on Uninsured (Healthiest States): 2.8% vs 12.0%; Annual Salary (Physical Therapist Salary by State): $104,435 vs $66,841; Hourly Wage (Physical Therapist Salary by State): $50.21 vs $32.14.
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