Indiana vs Massachusetts
Massachusetts comes out ahead of Indiana on 484 of 794 statistics where one end is better, to 296 with 14 ties. Indiana leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Travel. Massachusetts leads on Population, Health and Environment and 10 more categories.
794 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 14 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 296
- Avg. percentile
- 49
- Categories led
- 3
- Wins
- 484
- Avg. percentile
- 61
- Categories led
- 13
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Indiana | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,011,912 17th of 51 | 7,169,608 16th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $71,957 39th 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) | 12.3% 30th of 51 | 10.0% 10th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 93.3 18th of 51 | 105.8 45th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,562 36th of 51 | $71,629 4th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,840 39th of 51 | $85,610 2nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,062 14th of 51 | $1,762 48th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 254.4 22nd of 51 | 302.7 27th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,627 26th of 48 | 6,134 33rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- PopulationMassachusetts · 124 statistics
- HealthMassachusetts · 187 statistics
- EnvironmentMassachusetts · 39 statistics
- GeographyMassachusetts · 25 statistics
- EducationMassachusetts · 51 statistics
- CultureMassachusetts · 79 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMassachusetts · 73 statistics
- AgricultureIndiana · 17 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMassachusetts · 18 statistics
- SportsMassachusetts · 17 statistics
- EconomicsMassachusetts · 292 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIndiana · 36 statistics
- LawMassachusetts · 65 statistics
- TravelIndiana · 28 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMassachusetts · 48 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMassachusetts · 123 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Indiana | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 88.9% 51st of 51 | 96.3% 3rd of 51 |
| Natural Environment RankWorst States to Live in | 1st worst of 50 | 48th 3rd best of 50 |
| MMRVaccination Rates by State | 88.1% 48th of 51 | 96.0% 1st of 51 |
| SSI Political Financing ScoreMost Corrupt States | 37.7 47th of 50 | 92 1st of 50 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $17.50 5th of 50 | $85.00 49th of 50 |
| Gross Earnings of Top 1%Percentage of Households Making Over $250,000 by State | $474,876 45th of 51 | $1.12M 1st of 51 |
| Property Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 2nd 2nd of 51 | 46th 46th of 51 |
| Obesity Rate 18-39Most Obese States | 34.8% tied 43rd of 50 | 21.4% 1st of 50 |
| One Percent Income ThresholdTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | $490,566 46th of 51 | $891,118 3rd of 51 |
| VaricellaVaccination Rates by State | 88.7% 44th of 51 | 95.4% 1st of 51 |
| Business CostsEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 9 tied 43rd of 50 | 3 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 6% 6th of 50 | 35.0% 48th of 50 |
| Obesity RateObesity Rate by State | 38.4% 45th of 50 | 27.0% tied 3rd of 50 |
| % That Received Updated BoosterVaccination Rates by State | 8.6% tied 44th of 50 | 25.0% 3rd of 50 |
| HPV Up-to-Date MaleVaccination Rates by State | 54.5% 44th of 51 | 79.1% 2nd of 51 |
| % of Residents with a College DegreeBest States for Education | 27.2% 42nd of 50 | 44.5% 1st of 50 |
| Educational Attainment RankMost Educated U.S. States | 42nd 42nd of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Obesity Rate - WhiteMost Obese States | 37.0% 47th of 50 | 27.8% 6th of 50 |
| Obesity Rate 60+Most Obese States | 37.0% 47th of 50 | 27.8% 6th of 50 |
| Polio 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 81.8% 49th of 50 | 96.2% 8th of 50 |
| Voted by TouristsFriendliest States | 6th 6th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Affordability RankQuality of Life by State | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 44th 44th of 50 |
| Disease Factors & Prevalence ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S. | 72.92 41st of 49 | 2.86 1st of 49 |
| % of Pop. with High School Diploma or EquivalentMost Educated U.S. States | 32.0% 6th of 51 | 22.2% 47th of 51 |
| Avg Income of 95th–99th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $194,351 45th of 51 | $326,594 4th of 51 |
| Avg SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $39,000 43rd of 51 | $74,680 2nd of 51 |
| Avg. Annual Retirement Income (MZ)Average Retirement Income by State | $21,774 50th of 51 | $33,116 9th of 51 |
| Avg. Monthly Retirement Income (MZ)Average Retirement Income by State | $1,815 50th of 51 | $2,760 9th of 51 |
| Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 29.5% 43rd of 51 | 47.3% 2nd of 51 |
| Five Percent Income ThresholdTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | $209,674 43rd of 51 | $349,399 2nd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Indiana or Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts comes out ahead of Indiana on 484 of 794 statistics where one end is better, to 296 with 14 ties. Indiana leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Travel. Massachusetts leads on Population, Health and Environment and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Indiana or Massachusetts?
- Indiana has a population of 7,011,912 (17th of 51 US states) and Massachusetts has 7,169,608 (16th of 51).
- How do Indiana and Massachusetts compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Indiana $71,957 (39th of 51), Massachusetts $103,960 (2nd of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
- How do Indiana and Massachusetts compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Indiana 3.7% (tied 18th of 51), Massachusetts 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Indiana ranks better.
- Where does Indiana beat Massachusetts most clearly?
- Indiana ranks far ahead on Drivers License Cost (Driver's License Cost by State): $17.50 vs $85.00; Property Tax Rank (Best State To Incorporate In): 2nd vs 46th; Urban Pavement Roughness (Road Quality by State): 6% vs 35.0%.
- Where does Massachusetts beat Indiana most clearly?
- Massachusetts ranks far ahead on Polio 3 Doses (Vaccination Rates by State): 96.3% vs 88.9%; Natural Environment Rank (Worst States to Live in): 48th vs 1st; MMR (Vaccination Rates by State): 96.0% vs 88.1%.
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