Georgia vs New Jersey
New Jersey comes out ahead of Georgia on 485 of 814 statistics where one end is better, to 312 with 17 ties. Georgia leads on Agriculture, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy and 2 more categories. New Jersey leads on Tech & Business, Education and Health and 8 more categories.
814 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 17 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 312
- Avg. percentile
- 46
- Categories led
- 5
- Wins
- 485
- Avg. percentile
- 56
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Georgia | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,401,288 8th of 51 | 9,590,076 11th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $77,353 27th of 51 | $103,556 4th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.4% 38th of 51 | 9.72% 6th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 96.3 25th of 51 | 108.8 48th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,952 42nd of 51 | $63,142 12th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,920 22nd of 51 | $78,040 6th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,393 31st of 51 | $1,720 45th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 296.9 26th of 51 | 193.8 6th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 2,807 8th of 48 | 5,168 23rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureGeorgia · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNew Jersey · 47 statistics
- EducationNew Jersey · 50 statistics
- HealthNew Jersey · 188 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Jersey · 76 statistics
- PopulationNew Jersey · 124 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Jersey · 39 statistics
- TravelGeorgia · 29 statistics
- EconomicsNew Jersey · 297 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyGeorgia · 36 statistics
- SportsGeorgia · 17 statistics
- CultureNew Jersey · 79 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNew Jersey · 18 statistics
- GeographyNew Jersey · 25 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Jersey · 126 statistics
- LawGeorgia · 74 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Georgia | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Annual SalaryIUOE Pay Scale by State | $38,535 50th of 50 | $58,438 1st of 50 |
| FTE Lack of Laws RankMost Corrupt States | 1st worst of 50 | 50th best of 50 |
| Hourly WageIUOE Pay Scale by State | $18.53 50th of 50 | $28.10 1st of 50 |
| Monthly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State | $3,211 50th of 50 | $4,869 1st of 50 |
| AnnualBCBA Salary by State | $53,007 49th of 49 | $83,183 1st of 49 |
| HourlyBCBA Salary by State | $25.48 49th of 49 | $39.99 1st of 49 |
| MonthlyBCBA Salary by State | $4,417 49th of 49 | $6,931 1st of 49 |
| WeeklyBCBA Salary by State | $1,019 49th of 49 | $1,599 1st of 49 |
| Weekly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State | $741 50th of 50 | $1,123 tied 1st of 50 |
| Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State | $381,830 1st of 50 | $324,770 48th of 50 |
| Black to White Disparity (x to 1)Incarceration Rates by State | 2.8 tied 3rd of 50 | 12.5 50th of 50 |
| Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State | $88.35 48th of 51 | $65.43 1st of 51 |
| % Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023Prison Population by State | 1,986.0% 48th of 50 | -982.0% 2nd of 50 |
| Correctional Officers Average Salary (2021)Prison Spending by State | $36.39 47th of 49 | $73.49 2nd of 49 |
| Fiscal Stability RankWorst States to Live in | 46th 4th best of 50 | 2nd 2nd worst of 50 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (No Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 97.7% 2nd of 51 | 87.9% tied 47th of 51 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MinLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $38,878 46th of 50 | $77,900 2nd of 50 |
| Median Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $65,150 44th of 49 | $145,810 1st of 49 |
| Minimum WageOvertime Laws by State | 5.15 tied last of 46 | 14.13 6th of 46 |
| Avg SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $36,440 47th of 51 | $74,120 4th of 51 |
| AffordabilityWorst States to Retire | 44th 7th best of 50 | 2nd 2nd worst of 50 |
| Regulatory Policy RankMost Free States | 7th 7th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 5% tied 2nd of 50 | 27.0% 45th of 50 |
| Avg. Local Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 3.49% 32nd of 38 | -0.02% 1st of 38 |
| Shelters and Housing Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 45th 45th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Mean SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $43,190 42nd of 49 | $81,900 2nd of 49 |
| Corporate Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 8th 8th of 51 | 48th 49th of 51 |
| Combined RankBest States for Gun Owners | 6th 6th of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Male Prisoner RatePrison Population by State | 855 per 100k 45th of 50 | 244 per 100k 5th of 50 |
| Registration FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $20.00 1st of 50 | $271 41st of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Georgia or New Jersey?
- New Jersey comes out ahead of Georgia on 485 of 814 statistics where one end is better, to 312 with 17 ties. Georgia leads on Agriculture, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy and 2 more categories. New Jersey leads on Tech & Business, Education and Health and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Georgia or New Jersey?
- Georgia has a population of 11,401,288 (8th of 51 US states) and New Jersey has 9,590,076 (11th of 51).
- How do Georgia and New Jersey compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51), New Jersey $103,556 (4th of 51) among US states. New Jersey ranks better.
- How do Georgia and New Jersey compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Georgia 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), New Jersey 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.
- Where does Georgia beat New Jersey most clearly?
- Georgia ranks far ahead on Average Salary (Highest Paying Jobs by State): $381,830 vs $324,770; Black to White Disparity (x to 1) (Incarceration Rates by State): 2.8 vs 12.5; Fiscal Stability Rank (Worst States to Live in): 46th vs 2nd.
- Where does New Jersey beat Georgia most clearly?
- New Jersey ranks far ahead on Annual Salary (IUOE Pay Scale by State): $58,438 vs $38,535; FTE Lack of Laws Rank (Most Corrupt States): 50th vs 1st; Hourly Wage (IUOE Pay Scale by State): $28.10 vs $18.53.
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