Hawaii vs Montana
Hawaii comes out ahead of Montana on 433 of 756 statistics where one end is better, to 312 with 11 ties. Hawaii leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Tech & Business and 9 more categories. Montana leads on Agriculture, Sports and Environment and 1 more category.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Hawaii | Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,430,688 40th of 51 | 1,151,831 43rd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $100,389 5th of 51 | $72,509 37th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 2.4% 2nd of 51 | 3.3% 9th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.0% 11th of 51 | 11.5% 24th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 110.0 50th of 51 | 94.6 22nd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,272 47th of 51 | $59,203 20th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $70,270 17th of 51 | $60,880 38th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,971 50th of 51 | $1,081 18th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 205.1 7th of 51 | 419.1 42nd of 51 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureMontana · 16 statistics
- Crime & SafetyHawaii · 70 statistics
- HealthHawaii · 171 statistics
- Tech & BusinessHawaii · 47 statistics
- SportsMontana · 17 statistics
- GeographyHawaii · 22 statistics
- LawHawaii · 63 statistics
- PopulationHawaii · 120 statistics
- TravelHawaii · 24 statistics
- Facts & TriviaHawaii · 18 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentHawaii · 118 statistics
- EnvironmentMontana · 32 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMontana · 32 statistics
- EconomicsHawaii · 282 statistics
- CultureHawaii · 76 statistics
- EducationHawaii · 51 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Hawaii | Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $155,570 1st of 47 | $85,160 47th of 47 |
| Supplies RankBest States for Fishing | 50th 50th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Utilities Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 204.4 51st of 51 | 81.5 3rd of 51 |
| Avg. Amount Received in Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $16,656 1st of 51 | $3,472 48th of 51 |
| Avg. Annual Income of Parent Receiving SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $66,235 4th of 51 | $32,459 51st of 51 |
| COLI Utilities Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 198.0 51st of 51 | 83.3 4th of 51 |
| Prescription Drugs and Other Medical Products Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $1,823 49th of 51 | $768 2nd of 51 |
| Price Level (Utilities)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 190.2 51st of 51 | 72.3 4th of 51 |
| Tot. Sales & Excise Tax BurdenTax Burden by State | 6.36% 50th of 50 | 1.24% 4th of 50 |
| License Cost Non ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $26.00 2nd of 50 | $111 48th of 50 |
| Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 601.63 1st of 51 | 1,304.64 47th of 51 |
| Racial & Ethnic DiversityMost Diverse US States | 1st 1st of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State | $0.69 tied 4th of 51 | $2.63 50th of 51 |
| Limited Access RoadsSpeed Limits by State | 55 mph tied 47th of 50 | 75 mph tied 1st of 50 |
| Average Used Car PriceUsed Car Prices by State | $32,381 4th of 50 | $38,943 48th of 50 |
| Cancer CasesHealthiest States | 6.9 2nd of 50 | 10.1 46th of 50 |
| Emotional & Physical Well-Being RankHappiest States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 45th 46th of 50 |
| Mean Annual Precipitation 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 63.7 in 1st of 50 | 15.37 in 45th of 50 |
| Average Wind SpeedWindiest States in the U.S. | 14.03 mph 47th of 51 | 21.03 mph 3rd of 51 |
| Getting Insufficient SleepHealthiest States | 45.6% 51st of 51 | 31.7% 7th of 51 |
| 5G Max Download SpeedStates that have Banned 5G | 200.1 7th of 50 | 74.7 50th of 50 |
| Average Temperature Celsius 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 21.1 C 2nd of 50 | 5.9 C 45th of 50 |
| Average Temperature Fahrenheit 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 70.0 °F 2nd of 50 | 42.7 °F 45th of 50 |
| Richest Person AgeRichest Person by State | 57 43rd of 47 | 90 3rd of 47 |
| % of Mammal Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 28.6% 50th of 50 | 1.9% tied 7th of 50 |
| Bad Driving ScoreWorst Drivers by State | 1.461 49th of 51 | -1.156 6th of 51 |
| Community RankBest States for Fishing | 50th 50th of 51 | 7th 7th of 51 |
| Gun Death RateGun Deaths by State | 3.7 per 100k 1st of 51 | 20.2 per 100k 44th of 51 |
| Cultural Diversity RankMost Diverse US States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Gun Death RankStrictest Gun Laws by State | 50th best of 50 | 8th 8th worst of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Hawaii or Montana?
- Hawaii comes out ahead of Montana on 433 of 756 statistics where one end is better, to 312 with 11 ties. Hawaii leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Tech & Business and 9 more categories. Montana leads on Agriculture, Sports and Environment and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Hawaii or Montana?
- Hawaii has a population of 1,430,688 (40th of 51 US states) and Montana has 1,151,831 (43rd of 51).
- How do Hawaii and Montana compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Hawaii $100,389 (5th of 51), Montana $72,509 (37th of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.
- How do Hawaii and Montana compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Hawaii 2.4% (2nd of 51), Montana 3.3% (9th of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.
- Where does Hawaii beat Montana most clearly?
- Hawaii ranks far ahead on Annual Mean Wage (Veterinarian Salary by State): $155,570 vs $85,160; Avg. Amount Received in Child Support (Child Support Percentage by State): $16,656 vs $3,472; Avg. Annual Income of Parent Receiving Support (Child Support Percentage by State): $66,235 vs $32,459.
- Where does Montana beat Hawaii most clearly?
- Montana ranks far ahead on Supplies Rank (Best States for Fishing): 1st vs 50th; Utilities Costs Index (Cost of Living Index by State): 81.5 vs 204.4; COLI Utilities Costs Index (Least Expensive States): 83.3 vs 198.0.
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