Illinois vs Maine
Illinois comes out ahead of Maine on 408 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 369 with 9 ties. Illinois leads on Tech & Business, Agriculture and Health and 4 more categories. Maine leads on Environment, Crime & Safety and Sports and 4 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,735,249 6th of 51 | 1,421,310 42nd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $83,390 18th of 51 | $74,733 33rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.8% 26th of 51 | 10.7% 19th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 100.0 33rd of 51 | 97.1 26th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,333 17th of 51 | $57,480 29th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $71,130 16th of 51 | $65,780 23rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,274 28th of 51 | $1,139 21st of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 251.0 21st of 51 | 93.2 1st of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,104 32nd of 48 | 7,759 43rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EnvironmentMaine · 38 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIllinois · 48 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMaine · 67 statistics
- SportsMaine · 17 statistics
- AgricultureIllinois · 15 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMaine · 36 statistics
- GeographyMaine · 25 statistics
- HealthIllinois · 184 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIllinois · 18 statistics
- EducationIllinois · 51 statistics
- TravelIllinois · 29 statistics
- PopulationMaine · 124 statistics
- EconomicsIllinois · 290 statistics
- CultureMaine · 78 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentEven · 128 statistics
- LawEven · 65 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016Best Weather by State | 30 4th of 49 | 2 49th of 49 |
| Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State | $9,197 49th of 51 | $3,184 tied 2nd of 51 |
| Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping | 1.36 45th of 49 | 10 1st of 49 |
| Air Quality Rank (US News)Air Quality by State | 47th 47th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $75,815 46th of 50 | $118,142 2nd of 50 |
| Days with Unhealthy Air Quality (US News)Air Quality by State | 219 47th of 50 | 64 3rd of 50 |
| Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States | 13.6% 45th of 50 | 89.5% 1st of 50 |
| HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $36.45 46th of 50 | $56.80 2nd of 50 |
| MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $6,317 46th of 50 | $9,845 2nd of 50 |
| WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $1,457 46th of 50 | $2,271 2nd of 50 |
| MinimumCorporate Tax Rates by State | 9.5% 43rd of 44 | 3.5% tied 4th of 44 |
| Most Hated RankMost Hated States in the US | 1st worst of 50 | 44th tied 6th best of 50 |
| Best States for Teachers Total ScoreBest States for Teachers | 55.25 5th of 51 | 36.65 49th of 51 |
| Opportunity & Competition RankBest States for Teachers | 6th 6th of 51 | 50th 50th of 51 |
| Religious DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 6th 6th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| SSI ProcurementMost Corrupt States | 86.3 1st of 50 | 56.7 44th of 50 |
| 5G Max Download SpeedStates that have Banned 5G | 216.9 4th of 50 | 109.9 46th of 50 |
| Binged Alcohol Past MonthDrug Use by State | 27.6% 49th of 51 | 21.3% 7th of 51 |
| Family FunBest States to Raise a Family | 4th 4th of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Governor's SalaryGovernor Salary by State | $205,700 9th of 50 | $70,000 50th of 50 |
| Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $650 tied 1st of 51 | $900 tied 46th of 51 |
| Driving IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 24.9 per 1k drivers 5th of 51 | 44.1 per 1k drivers 46th of 51 |
| Foreclosure RateForeclosure Rates by State | 762 1st of 51 | 3,250 42nd of 51 |
| MPH Overall RankGreenest States | 45th 45th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Off Grid Via Kuhl Safety ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 40.99 42nd of 50 | 88.73 2nd of 50 |
| Avg Combined Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 8.96% 40th of 47 | 5.5% 3rd of 47 |
| Accident RateWorst Drivers by State | 13.9 per 1k drivers 8th of 51 | 25.5 per 1k drivers 48th of 51 |
| Air Quality IndexAir Quality by State | 50.4 48th of 51 | 37.8 8th of 51 |
| Opportunity and Competition RankBest State To Be a Police Officer | 4th 4th of 51 | 44th 44th of 51 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Deaths 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 74 42nd of 50 | 17 3rd of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Illinois or Maine?
- Illinois comes out ahead of Maine on 408 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 369 with 9 ties. Illinois leads on Tech & Business, Agriculture and Health and 4 more categories. Maine leads on Environment, Crime & Safety and Sports and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Illinois or Maine?
- Illinois has a population of 12,735,249 (6th of 51 US states) and Maine has 1,421,310 (42nd of 51).
- How do Illinois and Maine compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Illinois $83,390 (18th of 51), Maine $74,733 (33rd of 51) among US states. Illinois ranks better.
- How do Illinois and Maine compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Illinois 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), Maine 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- Where does Illinois beat Maine most clearly?
- Illinois ranks far ahead on Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016 (Best Weather by State): 30 vs 2; Best States for Teachers Total Score (Best States for Teachers): 55.25 vs 36.65; Opportunity & Competition Rank (Best States for Teachers): 6th vs 50th.
- Where does Maine beat Illinois most clearly?
- Maine ranks far ahead on Average Engagement Ring Cost (Engagement Ring Cost by State): $3,184 vs $9,197; Forest Coverage (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 10 vs 1.36; Air Quality Rank (US News) (Air Quality by State): 3rd vs 47th.
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