Indiana vs New Hampshire
New Hampshire comes out ahead of Indiana on 439 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 330 with 20 ties. Indiana leads on Tech & Business, Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy and 2 more categories. New Hampshire leads on Geography, Population and Environment and 8 more categories.
789 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 20 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 330
- Avg. percentile
- 49
- Categories led
- 5
- Wins
- 439
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Indiana | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,011,912 17th of 51 | 1,422,166 41st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $71,957 39th of 51 | $99,031 7th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.7% tied 18th of 51 | 3.2% tied 7th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.3% 30th of 51 | 7.25% 1st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 93.3 18th of 51 | 104.2 43rd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,562 36th of 51 | $64,632 9th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,840 39th of 51 | $71,360 14th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,062 14th of 51 | $1,491 36th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 254.4 22nd of 51 | 117.6 3rd of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,627 26th of 48 | 7,449 40th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- GeographyNew Hampshire · 25 statistics
- PopulationNew Hampshire · 126 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Hampshire · 39 statistics
- HealthNew Hampshire · 185 statistics
- CultureNew Hampshire · 78 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNew Hampshire · 18 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIndiana · 47 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Hampshire · 72 statistics
- AgricultureIndiana · 17 statistics
- EducationNew Hampshire · 51 statistics
- EconomicsNew Hampshire · 290 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIndiana · 33 statistics
- SportsNew Hampshire · 17 statistics
- TravelIndiana · 29 statistics
- LawIndiana · 56 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Hampshire · 120 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Indiana | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Environment RankWorst States to Live in | 1st worst of 50 | 47th 4th best of 50 |
| Industrial Toxin Concentration (US News)Air Quality by State | 2,846 pounds/mi² 48th of 50 | 44 pounds/mi² 2nd of 50 |
| Consumer Affairs Overall RankGreenest States | 47th 47th of 51 | 3rd 3rd of 51 |
| Juvenile Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 68 per 100k 43rd of 49 | 7 per 100k tied 1st of 49 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 10.6% tied 4th of 41 | 5% tied 38th of 41 |
| Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping | 2.2 42nd of 49 | 9.41 2nd of 49 |
| Average IVF CostIVF Cost by State | $12,280 48th of 51 | $9,467 7th of 51 |
| MMRVaccination Rates by State | 88.1% 48th of 51 | 94.3% 7th of 51 |
| Property Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 2nd 2nd of 51 | 43rd 43rd of 51 |
| Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States | 21.1% 42nd of 50 | 84.3% 2nd of 50 |
| Youth Custody Rate per 100k YouthsIncarceration Rates by State | 113 40th of 49 | 10 1st of 49 |
| Avg. Annual Property TaxStates with No Property Tax | $1,496 9th of 51 | $6,505 49th of 51 |
| Average New Car Price With Tax And FeesCar Registration Fees by State | $53,440 40th of 50 | $50,166 1st of 50 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $17.50 5th of 50 | $50.00 44th of 50 |
| Median Property TaxesProperty Taxes by State | $1,614 10th of 50 | $6,667 49th of 50 |
| MPH Overall RankGreenest States | 46th 46th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| License Cost ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $17.00 tied 10th of 50 | $45.00 49th of 50 |
| Median Income - Seven-or-More Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $97,254 42nd of 51 | $190,374 3rd of 51 |
| 5G Max Download SpeedStates that have Banned 5G | 206.4 6th of 50 | 122.1 44th of 50 |
| Economy RankQuality of Life by State | 40th 40th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Voted by TouristsFriendliest States | 6th 6th of 50 | 44th 44th of 50 |
| Activity ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 17 47th of 51 | 39 tied 8th of 51 |
| COLI Misc. Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 95.4 tied 10th of 51 | 117.1 49th of 51 |
| Required License FeeLCSW Requirements by State | $50.00 tied 3rd of 51 | $285 42nd of 51 |
| % of Hate Crimes with Racial/Ethnic/Ancestry BiasMost Racist States | 58.7% 42nd of 51 | 42.1% 4th of 51 |
| Educational Attainment RankMost Educated U.S. States | 42nd 42nd of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Affordability RankQuality of Life by State | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 40th 40th of 50 |
| Crime Cost per CapitaMost Dangerous Cities by State | $337 4th of 45 | $1,597 37th of 45 |
| Disease Factors & Prevalence ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S. | 72.92 41st of 49 | 7.63 5th of 49 |
| Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016Best Weather by State | 23 tied 8th of 49 | 4 46th of 49 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Indiana or New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire comes out ahead of Indiana on 439 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 330 with 20 ties. Indiana leads on Tech & Business, Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy and 2 more categories. New Hampshire leads on Geography, Population and Environment and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Indiana or New Hampshire?
- Indiana has a population of 7,011,912 (17th of 51 US states) and New Hampshire has 1,422,166 (41st of 51).
- How do Indiana and New Hampshire compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Indiana $71,957 (39th of 51), New Hampshire $99,031 (7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- How do Indiana and New Hampshire compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Indiana 3.7% (tied 18th of 51), New Hampshire 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- Where does Indiana beat New Hampshire most clearly?
- Indiana ranks far ahead on Varicella 2 Doses (Disease History) (Vaccination Rates by State): 10.6% vs 5%; Property Tax Rank (Best State To Incorporate In): 2nd vs 43rd; Avg. Annual Property Tax (States with No Property Tax): $1,496 vs $6,505.
- Where does New Hampshire beat Indiana most clearly?
- New Hampshire ranks far ahead on Natural Environment Rank (Worst States to Live in): 47th vs 1st; Industrial Toxin Concentration (US News) (Air Quality by State): 44 pounds/mi² vs 2,846 pounds/mi²; Consumer Affairs Overall Rank (Greenest States): 3rd vs 47th.
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