Illinois vs New York
New York comes out ahead of Illinois on 454 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 327 with 21 ties. Illinois leads on Facts & Trivia, Agriculture and Politics & Government and 2 more categories. New York leads on Sports, Health and Geography and 7 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,735,249 6th of 51 | 20,003,435 4th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $83,390 18th of 51 | $85,974 16th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.8% 26th of 51 | 14.0% 41st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 100.0 33rd of 51 | 107.9 47th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,333 17th of 51 | $64,153 11th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $71,130 16th of 51 | $82,460 4th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,274 28th of 51 | $1,621 42nd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 251.0 21st of 51 | 368.4 35th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,104 32nd of 48 | 6,000 31st of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsNew York · 17 statistics
- HealthNew York · 188 statistics
- GeographyNew York · 24 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNew York · 36 statistics
- EnvironmentNew York · 40 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIllinois · 18 statistics
- EconomicsNew York · 295 statistics
- PopulationNew York · 125 statistics
- EducationNew York · 51 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew York · 76 statistics
- CultureNew York · 79 statistics
- AgricultureIllinois · 15 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIllinois · 128 statistics
- LawIllinois · 68 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIllinois · 46 statistics
- TravelEven · 29 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Illinois | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Stability RankWorst States to Live in | 1st worst of 50 | 48th 3rd best of 50 |
| SSI ProcurementMost Corrupt States | 86.3 1st of 50 | 49.2 48th of 50 |
| AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $75,815 46th of 50 | $130,594 1st of 50 |
| HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $36.45 46th of 50 | $62.79 1st of 50 |
| MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $6,317 46th of 50 | $10,882 1st of 50 |
| WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $1,457 46th of 50 | $2,511 1st of 50 |
| Annual SalaryFirefighter Salary by State | $39,282 45th of 50 | $56,837 1st of 50 |
| Hourly WageFirefighter Salary by State | $18.89 45th of 50 | $27.33 1st of 50 |
| Monthly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $3,273 45th of 50 | $4,736 1st of 50 |
| Weekly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $755 45th of 50 | $1,093 1st of 50 |
| State Tax RateMega Millions States | 3.75 5th of 38 | 8.82 38th of 38 |
| 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 |
| RankEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 8th 8th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Total RankBest States to Own a Business | 8th 8th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Annual SalaryBSN Salary by State | $78,800 44th of 50 | $107,012 2nd of 50 |
| Hourly WageBSN Salary by State | $37.88 44th of 50 | $51.45 2nd of 50 |
| Weekly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $872 tied 44th of 50 | $1,197 3rd of 50 |
| Internet Access (1-10)Best States for Camping | 6.83 7th of 49 | 1.37 tied 47th of 49 |
| Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State | $364,800 6th of 50 | $330,010 47th of 50 |
| Annual SalarySchool Counselor Salary by State | $45,366 44th of 50 | $62,287 3rd of 50 |
| Hourly WageSchool Counselor Salary by State | $21.81 44th of 50 | $29.95 3rd of 50 |
| Monthly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $3,780 44th of 50 | $5,190 3rd of 50 |
| Diesel Gas Tax (￠/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | 73.9 ￠/gallon 49th of 51 | 22.38 ￠/gallon 9th of 51 |
| Diesel Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State | $0.739/gallon 49th of 51 | $0.224/gallon 9th of 51 |
| Cost Per CapitaPrisons by State | $163 7th of 50 | $335 46th of 50 |
| Natural Environment RankWorst States to Live in | 6th 6th worst of 50 | 45th 6th best of 50 |
| Required License FeeLCSW Requirements by State | $50.00 tied 3rd of 51 | $294 43rd of 51 |
| Air Quality IndexAir Quality by State | 50.4 48th of 51 | 38.2 9th of 51 |
| Individual Income Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 13th 13th of 51 | 50th 51st of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Illinois or New York?
- New York comes out ahead of Illinois on 454 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 327 with 21 ties. Illinois leads on Facts & Trivia, Agriculture and Politics & Government and 2 more categories. New York leads on Sports, Health and Geography 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 York?
- Illinois has a population of 12,735,249 (6th of 51 US states) and New York has 20,003,435 (4th of 51).
- How do Illinois and New York compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Illinois $83,390 (18th of 51), New York $85,974 (16th of 51) among US states. New York ranks better.
- How do Illinois and New York compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Illinois 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), New York 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. New York ranks better.
- Where does Illinois beat New York most clearly?
- Illinois ranks far ahead on SSI Procurement (Most Corrupt States): 86.3 vs 49.2; State Tax Rate (Mega Millions States): 3.75 vs 8.82; Total Weighted Score (Best States to Own a Business): 29 vs 16.
- Where does New York beat Illinois most clearly?
- New York ranks far ahead on Fiscal Stability Rank (Worst States to Live in): 48th vs 1st; Annual (Radiation Therapist Salary by State): $130,594 vs $75,815; Hourly (Radiation Therapist Salary by State): $62.79 vs $36.45.
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