Illinois vs New Mexico
Illinois comes out ahead of New Mexico on 441 of 795 statistics where one end is better, to 344 with 10 ties. Illinois leads on Facts & Trivia, Tech & Business and Education and 10 more categories. New Mexico leads on Agriculture and Politics & Government.
795 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 441
- Avg. percentile
- 52
- Categories led
- 13
- Wins
- 344
- Avg. percentile
- 45
- Categories led
- 2
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,735,249 6th of 51 | 2,124,222 36th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $83,390 18th of 51 | $64,059 45th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.8% 26th of 51 | 17.8% 49th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 100.0 33rd of 51 | 92.2 15th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,333 17th of 51 | $51,121 49th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $71,130 16th of 51 | $62,330 33rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,274 28th of 51 | $1,067 16th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 251.0 21st of 51 | 621.6 49th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,104 32nd of 48 | 4,462 17th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureNew Mexico · 15 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIllinois · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIllinois · 48 statistics
- EducationIllinois · 51 statistics
- PopulationIllinois · 124 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIllinois · 74 statistics
- CultureIllinois · 79 statistics
- SportsIllinois · 17 statistics
- TravelIllinois · 29 statistics
- EnvironmentIllinois · 40 statistics
- HealthIllinois · 184 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Mexico · 128 statistics
- LawIllinois · 70 statistics
- EconomicsIllinois · 287 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIllinois · 36 statistics
- GeographyEven · 25 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Tax (¢/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 66.4 ￠/gallon 50th of 51 | 18.88 ￠/gallon 3rd of 51 |
| Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.664/gallon 50th of 51 | $0.189/gallon 3rd of 51 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MaxLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $100,300 1st of 50 | $37,500 47th of 50 |
| Deaths in 1918Spanish Flu Deaths by State | 23,500 47th of 49 | 1,000 2nd of 49 |
| Costs RankFarming-Friendly States | 48th 48th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| LLC Filing FeeLLC Cost by State | $500 50th of 51 | $50 tied 1st of 51 |
| Job Hazards and Protection RankBest State To Be a Police Officer | 7th 7th of 51 | 51st 51st of 51 |
| Campsite Quality (1-10)Best States for Camping | 3.08 44th of 49 | 9.51 2nd of 49 |
| Total Weighted ScoreBest States to Own a Business | 29 tied 5th of 50 | 16 tied last of 50 |
| Weighted ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 29 tied 5th of 50 | 16 tied last of 50 |
| Property Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 44th 44th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Score (out of 100)Best States to Own a Business | 86 8th of 49 | 2 49th of 49 |
| Total ScoreEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 86 8th of 49 | 2 49th of 49 |
| Avg Income of 99.9th–99.99th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $564,312 7th of 51 | $307,694 49th of 51 |
| Avg Income of 99th–99.5th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $564,312 7th of 51 | $307,694 49th of 51 |
| 5G Max Download SpeedStates that have Banned 5G | 216.9 4th of 50 | 117.9 45th of 50 |
| Overall Public School RankPublic School Rankings by State | 5th 5th of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| RankEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 8th 8th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Total RankBest States to Own a Business | 8th 8th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Cost Per CapitaPrisons by State | $163 7th of 50 | $346 48th of 50 |
| Graduation DebtBest States for Education | $14,976 43rd of 50 | $10,959 tied 2nd of 50 |
| SSI Judicial AccountabilityMost Corrupt States | 48.7 tied 43rd of 50 | 72.7 3rd of 50 |
| Electrician Median Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $45.72 1st of 51 | $26.92 42nd of 51 |
| Electrician Median Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $95,090 1st of 51 | $56,000 42nd of 51 |
| Five Percent Income Tax RateTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 23.7% 44th of 51 | 20.1% 3rd of 51 |
| Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State | 21.2% 46th of 50 | 13.8% 6th of 50 |
| Safety RankQuality of Life by State | 9th 9th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| School Safety RankPublic School Rankings by State | 10th 10th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Shelters and Housing Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 42nd 42nd of 50 |
| Bad Driving ScoreWorst Drivers by State | 0.887 41st of 51 | -2.807 1st of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Illinois or New Mexico?
- Illinois comes out ahead of New Mexico on 441 of 795 statistics where one end is better, to 344 with 10 ties. Illinois leads on Facts & Trivia, Tech & Business and Education and 10 more categories. New Mexico leads on Agriculture and Politics & Government. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Illinois or New Mexico?
- Illinois has a population of 12,735,249 (6th of 51 US states) and New Mexico has 2,124,222 (36th of 51).
- How do Illinois and New Mexico compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Illinois $83,390 (18th of 51), New Mexico $64,059 (45th of 51) among US states. Illinois ranks better.
- How do Illinois and New Mexico compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Illinois 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), New Mexico 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. New Mexico ranks better.
- Where does Illinois beat New Mexico most clearly?
- Illinois ranks far ahead on Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week Max (LIUNA Pay Scale by State): $100,300 vs $37,500; Job Hazards and Protection Rank (Best State To Be a Police Officer): 7th vs 51st; Total Weighted Score (Best States to Own a Business): 29 vs 16.
- Where does New Mexico beat Illinois most clearly?
- New Mexico ranks far ahead on Gas Tax (¢/gallon) (Gas Taxes by State): 18.88 ￠/gallon vs 66.4 ￠/gallon; Gas Tax ($/gallon) (Gas Taxes by State): $0.189/gallon vs $0.664/gallon; Deaths in 1918 (Spanish Flu Deaths by State): 1,000 vs 23,500.
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