Which has more people, Hawaii or Maryland?

Hawaii has a population of 1,430,688 (40th of 51 US states) and Maryland has 6,285,380 (19th of 51).

How do Hawaii and Maryland compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Hawaii $100,389 (5th of 51), Maryland $103,678 (3rd of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.

How do Hawaii and Maryland compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Hawaii 2.4% (2nd of 51), Maryland 4% (tied 25th of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.

Where does Hawaii beat Maryland most clearly?

Hawaii ranks far ahead on Average Student Loan Debt (Debt by State): $3,810 vs $6,830; Heroin Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 0.23% vs 0.77%; Minimum Annual Salary (IBEW Pay Scale by State): $113,100 vs $57,600.

Where does Maryland beat Hawaii most clearly?

Maryland ranks far ahead on Richest Person Age (Richest Person by State): 94 vs 57; Best States for Teachers Total Score (Best States for Teachers): 54.35 vs 33.21; Affordability Score (Arthritis Friendly States): 30 vs 3.

Hawaii vs Maryland

Hawaii comes out ahead of Maryland on 401 of 774 statistics where one end is better, to 365 with 8 ties. Hawaii leads on Crime & Safety, Geography and Tech & Business and 7 more categories. Maryland leads on Environment, Education and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories.

774 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 8 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Hawaii

Wins: 401
Avg. percentile: 57
Categories led: 10

Maryland

Wins: 365
Avg. percentile: 55
Categories led: 6

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Hawaii	Maryland
Population	1,430,688 40th of 51	6,285,380 19th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$100,389 5th of 51	$103,678 3rd of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	2.4% 2nd of 51	4% tied 25th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	10.0% 11th of 51	9.45% 5th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	110.0 50th of 51	105.0 44th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,272 47th of 51	$61,111 16th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$70,270 17th of 51	$77,580 7th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,971 50th of 51	$1,705 44th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	205.1 7th of 51	358.0 34th of 51

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Crime & SafetyHawaii · 67 statistics
EnvironmentMaryland · 33 statistics
GeographyHawaii · 22 statistics
Tech & BusinessHawaii · 48 statistics
Politics & GovernmentHawaii · 118 statistics
EducationMaryland · 51 statistics
Facts & TriviaHawaii · 18 statistics
LawHawaii · 70 statistics
HealthHawaii · 180 statistics
TravelHawaii · 24 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMaryland · 35 statistics
SportsMaryland · 17 statistics
EconomicsHawaii · 285 statistics
AgricultureMaryland · 16 statistics
PopulationHawaii · 126 statistics
CultureMaryland · 77 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

Statistic	Hawaii	Maryland
Average Student Loan DebtDebt by State	$3,810 2nd of 51	$6,830 49th of 51
Heroin Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	0.23% tied 3rd of 51	0.77% 50th of 51
Richest Person AgeRichest Person by State	57 43rd of 47	94 1st of 47
Best States for Teachers Total ScoreBest States for Teachers	33.21 51st of 51	54.35 6th of 51
Affordability ScoreArthritis Friendly States	3 tied last of 50	30 tied 3rd of 50
Quality of Education RankMost Educated U.S. States	47th 47th of 50	3rd 3rd of 50
Annual Cost IncreaseGrocery Prices by State	9.6% 49th of 50	4.2% tied 5th of 50
% of Prisoners in Private PrisonPrivate Prisons by State	28.5% 26th of 27	0.2% 3rd of 27
Avg. Internet SpeedAverage Internet Speed by State	221.4 45th of 51	506.7 1st of 51
Overall Score (Higher is Better)Best State To Be a Police Officer	30.27 50th of 51	54.81 6th of 51
Training Requirements RankBest State To Be a Police Officer	51st 51st of 51	7th 7th of 51
Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State	26.0% tied 43rd of 50	1% 1st of 50
Minimum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State	$113,100 2nd of 51	$57,600 45th of 51
% of Freshwater Fish Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	80.0% 50th of 51	4.5% tied 7th of 51
Gas Tax (¢/gallon)Gas Taxes by State	18.5 ￠/gallon 2nd of 51	46.21 ￠/gallon 44th of 51
Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State	$0.185/gallon 2nd of 51	$0.462/gallon 44th of 51
VaricellaVaccination Rates by State	86.6% 49th of 51	92.9% 8th of 51
% of Bird Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	42.6% 51st of 51	1.3% tied 9th of 51
Single Family (Max Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State	$1,050 49th of 51	$700 tied 5th of 51
Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State	$20.00 tied 7th of 50	$72.00 tied 47th of 50
Average Wind SpeedWindiest States in the U.S.	14.03 mph 47th of 51	19.74 mph 7th of 51
Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	50.52 11th of 51	88.77 51st of 51
Academic & Work Environment RankBest States for Teachers	43rd 43rd of 51	3rd 3rd of 51
Diesel Gas Tax (￠/gallon)Gas Taxes by State	18.5 ￠/gallon 2nd of 51	46.94 ￠/gallon 42nd of 51
Diesel Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State	$0.185/gallon 2nd of 51	$0.469/gallon 42nd of 51
Final ScoreArthritis Friendly States	52 43rd of 51	105 3rd of 51
Equality in Jailing RankWorst Prisons by State	1st 1st of 50	40th 40th of 50
Prisoners in Private Prison Per 10k PopPrivate Prisons by State	112.2 23rd of 27	0.5 tied 2nd of 27
PriceEgg Prices by State	$9.73 per dozen 50th of 50	$4.78 per dozen tied 11th of 50
SSI Public Access to Information ScoreMost Corrupt States	70 tied 2nd of 50	34.1 41st of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Hawaii or Maryland?: Hawaii comes out ahead of Maryland on 401 of 774 statistics where one end is better, to 365 with 8 ties. Hawaii leads on Crime & Safety, Geography and Tech & Business and 7 more categories. Maryland leads on Environment, Education and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Hawaii or Maryland?: Hawaii has a population of 1,430,688 (40th of 51 US states) and Maryland has 6,285,380 (19th of 51).
How do Hawaii and Maryland compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Hawaii $100,389 (5th of 51), Maryland $103,678 (3rd of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.
How do Hawaii and Maryland compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Hawaii 2.4% (2nd of 51), Maryland 4% (tied 25th of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.
Where does Hawaii beat Maryland most clearly?: Hawaii ranks far ahead on Average Student Loan Debt (Debt by State): $3,810 vs $6,830; Heroin Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 0.23% vs 0.77%; Minimum Annual Salary (IBEW Pay Scale by State): $113,100 vs $57,600.
Where does Maryland beat Hawaii most clearly?: Maryland ranks far ahead on Richest Person Age (Richest Person by State): 94 vs 57; Best States for Teachers Total Score (Best States for Teachers): 54.35 vs 33.21; Affordability Score (Arthritis Friendly States): 30 vs 3.

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