Idaho vs Massachusetts
Massachusetts comes out ahead of Idaho on 453 of 788 statistics where one end is better, to 327 with 8 ties. Idaho leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Geography and 2 more categories. Massachusetts leads on Population, Health and Tech & Business and 7 more categories.
788 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.
- Wins
- 327
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 5
- Wins
- 453
- Avg. percentile
- 61
- Categories led
- 10
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Idaho | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,058,594 37th of 51 | 7,169,608 16th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $77,800 25th of 51 | $103,960 2nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.7% tied 18th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.6% 17th of 51 | 10.0% 10th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 95.5 23rd of 51 | 105.8 45th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,816 44th of 51 | $71,629 4th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $61,170 37th of 51 | $85,610 2nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,238 27th of 51 | $1,762 48th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 217.3 11th of 51 | 302.7 27th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,869 37th of 48 | 6,134 33rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureIdaho · 17 statistics
- PopulationMassachusetts · 122 statistics
- HealthMassachusetts · 185 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMassachusetts · 48 statistics
- EducationMassachusetts · 51 statistics
- CultureMassachusetts · 79 statistics
- EconomicsMassachusetts · 291 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMassachusetts · 72 statistics
- LawMassachusetts · 65 statistics
- SportsMassachusetts · 17 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMassachusetts · 123 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIdaho · 36 statistics
- GeographyIdaho · 25 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIdaho · 18 statistics
- EnvironmentIdaho · 38 statistics
- TravelEven · 28 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Idaho | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Female Prisoner RatePrison Population by State | 152 per 100k 50th of 50 | 7 per 100k 2nd of 50 |
| COLI Utilities Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 77.9 1st of 51 | 150.0 49th of 51 |
| Price Level (Utilities)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 70.4 1st of 51 | 152.1 49th of 51 |
| Utilities Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 75.1 1st of 51 | 153.2 49th of 51 |
| Industrial DiversityMost Diverse US States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Avg Retail PriceElectricity Cost by State | 8.17 1st of 51 | 19.06 48th of 51 |
| Gross Earnings of Top 1%Percentage of Households Making Over $250,000 by State | $447,465 48th of 51 | $1.12M 1st of 51 |
| Intermediate 2-4 YearsHVAC Salary by State | $51,800 47th of 50 | $65,300 1st of 50 |
| School Funding and ResourcesPublic School Rankings by State | 48th 48th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Median IncomeSafest Cities by State | $44,034 45th of 48 | $203,789 1st of 48 |
| Pain Reliever Misuse Past MonthDrug Use by State | 4.41% tied 47th of 51 | 2.28% 1st of 51 |
| Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 50.3% 48th of 51 | 30.6% 2nd of 51 |
| Nurses per 1k PopulationNurse-Patient Ratios by State | 7.06 50th of 51 | 13.48 4th of 51 |
| Personal Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $8,148 2nd of 51 | $13,319 48th of 51 |
| GDP per CapitaGDP by State | $50,040 47th of 50 | $90,044 2nd of 50 |
| Graduation DebtBest States for Education | $11,218 4th of 50 | $15,859 49th of 50 |
| Incarceration RateIncarceration Rates by State | 460 per 100k 46th of 50 | 94 per 100k 1st of 50 |
| Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 460 per 100k 46th of 50 | 94 per 100k 1st of 50 |
| Low Incarceration Rate RankWorst Prisons by State | 46th 46th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Personnel RankFarming-Friendly States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Prisoner RatePrison Population by State | 490 per 100k 46th of 50 | 96 per 100k 1st of 50 |
| Prisoners Over Age 18Prison Population by State | 641 per 100k 46th of 50 | 118 per 100k 1st of 50 |
| Household Income DiversityMost Diverse US States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Exp. Sexual Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 58.2% 49th of 51 | 35.9% tied 3rd of 51 |
| Senior 4-6 YearsHVAC Salary by State | $58,100 47th of 50 | $70,600 3rd of 50 |
| Suicide RateSuicide Rates by State | 23.3 per 100k 47th of 50 | 8.6 per 100k 3rd of 50 |
| Skin Cancer RatesSkin Cancer Rates by State | 30.1 45th of 48 | 13.6 3rd of 48 |
| Annual Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $105,660 45th of 47 | $150,500 4th of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $50.80 45th of 47 | $72.36 4th of 47 |
| Entry LevelHVAC Salary by State | $42,900 tied 47th of 50 | $51,000 4th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Idaho or Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts comes out ahead of Idaho on 453 of 788 statistics where one end is better, to 327 with 8 ties. Idaho leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Geography and 2 more categories. Massachusetts leads on Population, Health and Tech & Business and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Idaho or Massachusetts?
- Idaho has a population of 2,058,594 (37th of 51 US states) and Massachusetts has 7,169,608 (16th of 51).
- How do Idaho and Massachusetts compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Idaho $77,800 (25th of 51), Massachusetts $103,960 (2nd of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
- How do Idaho and Massachusetts compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Idaho 3.7% (tied 18th of 51), Massachusetts 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Idaho ranks better.
- Where does Idaho beat Massachusetts most clearly?
- Idaho ranks far ahead on COLI Utilities Costs Index (Least Expensive States): 77.9 vs 150.0; Price Level (Utilities) (Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)): 70.4 vs 152.1; Utilities Costs Index (Cost of Living Index by State): 75.1 vs 153.2.
- Where does Massachusetts beat Idaho most clearly?
- Massachusetts ranks far ahead on Female Prisoner Rate (Prison Population by State): 7 per 100k vs 152 per 100k; Gross Earnings of Top 1% (Percentage of Households Making Over $250,000 by State): $1.12M vs $447,465; Intermediate 2-4 Years (HVAC Salary by State): $65,300 vs $51,800.
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