Illinois vs New Jersey
New Jersey comes out ahead of Illinois on 448 of 806 statistics where one end is better, to 340 with 18 ties. Illinois leads on Agriculture, Law and Sports and 2 more categories. New Jersey leads on Geography, Education and Health and 7 more categories.
806 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 18 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 340
- Avg. percentile
- 52
- Categories led
- 5
- Wins
- 448
- Avg. percentile
- 56
- Categories led
- 10
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,735,249 6th of 51 | 9,590,076 11th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $83,390 18th of 51 | $103,556 4th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.8% 26th of 51 | 9.72% 6th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 100.0 33rd of 51 | 108.8 48th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,333 17th of 51 | $63,142 12th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $71,130 16th of 51 | $78,040 6th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,274 28th of 51 | $1,720 45th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 251.0 21st of 51 | 193.8 6th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,104 32nd of 48 | 5,168 23rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureIllinois · 15 statistics
- GeographyNew Jersey · 25 statistics
- EducationNew Jersey · 51 statistics
- HealthNew Jersey · 188 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Jersey · 76 statistics
- LawIllinois · 72 statistics
- PopulationNew Jersey · 124 statistics
- EconomicsNew Jersey · 295 statistics
- SportsIllinois · 17 statistics
- CultureNew Jersey · 79 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Jersey · 39 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIllinois · 18 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNew Jersey · 48 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIllinois · 36 statistics
- TravelNew Jersey · 29 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentEven · 130 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Driving IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 24.9 per 1k drivers 5th of 51 | 58.8 per 1k drivers 50th of 51 |
| Cocaine Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 2.55% 47th of 51 | 1.45% 3rd of 51 |
| Accident RateWorst Drivers by State | 13.9 per 1k drivers 8th of 51 | 31.5 per 1k drivers 51st of 51 |
| Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State | $364,800 6th of 50 | $324,770 48th of 50 |
| County Road Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 0.7% 3rd of 27 | 21.8% 25th of 27 |
| AnnualBCBA Salary by State | $62,257 41st of 49 | $83,183 1st of 49 |
| HourlyBCBA Salary by State | $29.93 41st of 49 | $39.99 1st of 49 |
| MonthlyBCBA Salary by State | $5,188 41st of 49 | $6,931 1st of 49 |
| WeeklyBCBA Salary by State | $1,197 41st of 49 | $1,599 1st of 49 |
| LPC License FeeLPC Requirements by State | $60.00 7th of 46 | $250 tied 41st of 46 |
| Annual SalaryIUOE Pay Scale by State | $46,017 39th of 50 | $58,438 1st of 50 |
| Hourly WageIUOE Pay Scale by State | $22.12 39th of 50 | $28.10 1st of 50 |
| Monthly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State | $3,834 39th of 50 | $4,869 1st of 50 |
| Weekly PayIUOE Pay Scale by State | $884 39th of 50 | $1,123 tied 1st of 50 |
| DUI RateWorst Drivers by State | 0.6 per 1k drivers tied 2nd of 51 | 2.0 per 1k drivers 41st of 51 |
| Min RateTax Rates by State | 4.95% 36th of 40 | 1.4% tied 6th of 40 |
| Annual SalaryFirefighter Salary by State | $39,282 45th of 50 | $48,275 8th of 50 |
| Hourly WageFirefighter Salary by State | $18.89 45th of 50 | $23.21 8th of 50 |
| Monthly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $3,273 45th of 50 | $4,022 8th of 50 |
| Weekly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $755 45th of 50 | $928 8th of 50 |
| Required License FeeLCSW Requirements by State | $50.00 tied 3rd of 51 | $235 41st of 51 |
| 5 Year Income % ChangeLawyer-Friendly States | 22.7% 3rd of 48 | -1.24% 38th of 48 |
| Individual Income Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 13th 13th of 51 | 48th tied 48th of 51 |
| State Rank State GovtPublic Land by State | 37th 36th of 49 | 3rd 2nd of 49 |
| SSI Electoral Oversight ScoreMost Corrupt States | 72.2 tied 15th of 50 | 22.2 50th of 50 |
| Avg. Local Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 2.71% 27th of 38 | -0.02% 1st of 38 |
| Obesity Rate - HispanicMost Obese States | 38.7% tied 42nd of 48 | 33.6% 10th of 48 |
| Income Tax Maximum RateTaxes by State | 4.95% 11th of 43 | 10.8% 40th of 43 |
| Obesity Rate - WhiteMost Obese States | 35.4% tied 40th of 50 | 27.9% 7th of 50 |
| Obesity Rate 60+Most Obese States | 35.4% tied 40th of 50 | 27.9% 7th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Illinois or New Jersey?
- New Jersey comes out ahead of Illinois on 448 of 806 statistics where one end is better, to 340 with 18 ties. Illinois leads on Agriculture, Law and Sports and 2 more categories. New Jersey leads on Geography, Education and Health and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Illinois or New Jersey?
- Illinois has a population of 12,735,249 (6th of 51 US states) and New Jersey has 9,590,076 (11th of 51).
- How do Illinois and New Jersey compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Illinois $83,390 (18th of 51), New Jersey $103,556 (4th of 51) among US states. New Jersey ranks better.
- How do Illinois and New Jersey compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Illinois 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), New Jersey 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Illinois ranks better.
- Where does Illinois beat New Jersey most clearly?
- Illinois ranks far ahead on Driving Incidents (Worst Drivers by State): 24.9 per 1k drivers vs 58.8 per 1k drivers; Accident Rate (Worst Drivers by State): 13.9 per 1k drivers vs 31.5 per 1k drivers; Average Salary (Highest Paying Jobs by State): $364,800 vs $324,770.
- Where does New Jersey beat Illinois most clearly?
- New Jersey ranks far ahead on Cocaine Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 1.45% vs 2.55%; Annual (BCBA Salary by State): $83,183 vs $62,257; Hourly (BCBA Salary by State): $39.99 vs $29.93.
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