Indiana vs New Jersey
New Jersey comes out ahead of Indiana on 476 of 808 statistics where one end is better, to 321 with 11 ties. Indiana leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Agriculture and Politics & Government and 3 more categories. New Jersey leads on Health, Population and Education and 7 more categories.
808 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 321
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 6
- Wins
- 476
- Avg. percentile
- 56
- Categories led
- 10
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Indiana | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,011,912 17th of 51 | 9,590,076 11th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $71,957 39th of 51 | $103,556 4th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.7% tied 18th of 51 | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.3% 30th of 51 | 9.72% 6th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 93.3 18th of 51 | 108.8 48th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $55,562 36th of 51 | $63,142 12th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,840 39th of 51 | $78,040 6th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,062 14th of 51 | $1,720 45th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 254.4 22nd of 51 | 193.8 6th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,627 26th of 48 | 5,168 23rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- HealthNew Jersey · 187 statistics
- PopulationNew Jersey · 125 statistics
- EducationNew Jersey · 51 statistics
- GeographyNew Jersey · 25 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIndiana · 36 statistics
- AgricultureIndiana · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Jersey · 39 statistics
- CultureNew Jersey · 79 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNew Jersey · 18 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Jersey · 75 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIndiana · 125 statistics
- SportsNew Jersey · 17 statistics
- EconomicsNew Jersey · 295 statistics
- LawIndiana · 71 statistics
- TravelIndiana · 29 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIndiana · 48 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Indiana | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Affordabillity (WalletHub)Best States to Live In | 4th 4th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Affordability RankQuality of Life by State | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Estimated Min PriceRadio Ad Prices by State | $18.00 tied 4th of 51 | $383 50th of 51 |
| Capital Gains RateCapital Gains Tax by State | 3.15% 4th of 43 | 10.8% tied 40th of 43 |
| LPC License FeeLPC Requirements by State | $50.00 tied 1st of 46 | $250 tied 41st of 46 |
| Avg Income of 95th–99th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $194,351 45th of 51 | $335,564 2nd of 51 |
| Property Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 2nd 2nd of 51 | 45th 45th of 51 |
| Regulatory Policy RankMost Libertarian States | 8th 8th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Income Tax Maximum RateTaxes by State | 3.23% 4th of 43 | 10.8% 40th of 43 |
| Business CostsEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 9 tied 43rd of 50 | 3 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Homeless Youth Support RankBest States to Be Homeless | 6th 6th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Max RateTax Rates by State | 3.15% 4th of 44 | 10.8% tied 40th of 44 |
| Taxes Charged on Lottery WinningsTaxes on Lottery Winnings by State | 3.23% 3rd of 37 | 8% tied 33rd of 37 |
| Average IVF CostIVF Cost by State | $12,280 48th of 51 | $9,350 6th of 51 |
| Avg. Annual Property TaxStates with No Property Tax | $1,496 9th of 51 | $9,541 51st of 51 |
| Overall RankBest State To Incorporate In | 9th 9th of 51 | 50th 51st of 51 |
| State Freedom ScoreState Powers | 0.368 6th of 50 | -0.46 47th of 50 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (No Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 95.9% 6th of 51 | 87.9% tied 47th of 51 |
| Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State | $4,181 6th of 51 | $8,842 47th of 51 |
| One Percent Income ThresholdTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | $490,566 46th of 51 | $831,947 5th of 51 |
| Median Property TaxesProperty Taxes by State | $1,614 10th of 50 | $9,590 50th of 50 |
| Obesity RateObesity Rate by State | 38.4% 45th of 50 | 27.7% 5th of 50 |
| Obesity Rate - WhiteMost Obese States | 37.0% 47th of 50 | 27.9% 7th of 50 |
| Obesity Rate 60+Most Obese States | 37.0% 47th of 50 | 27.9% 7th of 50 |
| Voted by TouristsFriendliest States | 6th 6th of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Obesity Rate 40-59Most Obese States | 45.1% 43rd of 50 | 30.3% 3rd of 50 |
| Local Street Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 56.4% 41st of 44 | 11.4% 6th of 44 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $221 6th of 51 | $261 46th of 51 |
| Average Credit Card DebtDebt by State | $3,410 8th of 51 | $5,160 48th of 51 |
| Five Percent Income ThresholdTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | $209,674 43rd of 51 | $338,942 3rd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Indiana or New Jersey?
- New Jersey comes out ahead of Indiana on 476 of 808 statistics where one end is better, to 321 with 11 ties. Indiana leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Agriculture and Politics & Government and 3 more categories. New Jersey leads on Health, Population and Education and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Indiana or New Jersey?
- Indiana has a population of 7,011,912 (17th of 51 US states) and New Jersey has 9,590,076 (11th of 51).
- How do Indiana and New Jersey compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Indiana $71,957 (39th of 51), New Jersey $103,556 (4th of 51) among US states. New Jersey ranks better.
- How do Indiana and New Jersey compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Indiana 3.7% (tied 18th of 51), New Jersey 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Indiana ranks better.
- Where does Indiana beat New Jersey most clearly?
- Indiana ranks far ahead on Affordabillity (WalletHub) (Best States to Live In): 4th vs 49th; Affordability Rank (Quality of Life by State): 3rd vs 48th; Estimated Min Price (Radio Ad Prices by State): $18.00 vs $383.
- Where does New Jersey beat Indiana most clearly?
- New Jersey ranks far ahead on Avg Income of 95th–99th Percentile Families (Income Inequality by State): $335,564 vs $194,351; Business Costs (Entrepreneur-Friendly States): 3 vs 9; Average IVF Cost (IVF Cost by State): $9,350 vs $12,280.
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