Iowa vs Maine
Iowa comes out ahead of Maine on 423 of 790 statistics where one end is better, to 357 with 10 ties. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Politics & Government and Crime & Safety and 5 more categories. Maine leads on Sports, Environment and Geography and 4 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,246,320 32nd of 51 | 1,421,310 42nd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $75,059 32nd of 51 | $74,733 33rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.1% 21st of 51 | 10.7% 19th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.8 3rd of 51 | 97.1 26th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,144 19th of 51 | $57,480 29th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $59,830 42nd of 51 | $65,780 23rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $972 7th of 51 | $1,139 21st of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 233.9 16th of 51 | 93.2 1st of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,821 36th of 48 | 7,759 43rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureIowa · 17 statistics
- SportsMaine · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentMaine · 38 statistics
- GeographyMaine · 25 statistics
- TravelMaine · 29 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIowa · 125 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIowa · 68 statistics
- HealthIowa · 187 statistics
- EconomicsIowa · 295 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIowa · 48 statistics
- CultureMaine · 78 statistics
- PopulationMaine · 125 statistics
- EducationIowa · 50 statistics
- Facts & TriviaIowa · 18 statistics
- LawMaine · 64 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyEven · 36 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Income Tax Minimum RateTaxes by State | 0.33% 2nd of 39 | 5.8% 39th of 39 |
| Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping | 0.76 46th of 49 | 10 1st of 49 |
| Marijuana Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 11.1% 2nd of 51 | 24.3% tied 48th of 51 |
| State Highway Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 11.8% 4th of 46 | 66.7% tied last of 46 |
| Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States | 8.43% 46th of 50 | 89.5% 1st of 50 |
| Illicit Drug Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 12.9% 4th of 51 | 26.2% 49th of 51 |
| Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State | 153.0% 50th of 50 | 41.0% 6th of 50 |
| Emergency Preparedness Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 46th 46th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State | $93.15 50th of 51 | $71.30 6th of 51 |
| Price Level (Other Services)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 92.9 3rd of 51 | 103.2 47th of 51 |
| Regulatory Policy RankMost Libertarian States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Air Quality Rank (US News)Air Quality by State | 45th 45th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Days with Unhealthy Air Quality (US News)Air Quality by State | 196 45th of 50 | 64 3rd of 50 |
| Fishing Booker RankBest States for Fishing | 48th 48th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| Viability RankFarming-Friendly States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 96.5% 1st of 51 | 90.8% 43rd of 51 |
| Infrastructure RankFarming-Friendly States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 43rd 43rd of 50 |
| Opioid Death RateOpioid Epidemic by State | 13.7 per 1k pop. 3rd of 51 | 35.2 per 1k pop. tied 44th of 51 |
| Opportunity RankWorst States to Live in | 8th tied 8th worst of 50 | 48th 2nd best of 50 |
| Driving Fatalities Involving AlcoholAlcohol Consumption by State | 25.4% 7th of 50 | 39.8% 47th of 50 |
| Fall Color RankingBest State for Fall Colors | 44th 44th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| SSI Ethics Enforcement Agencies ScoreMost Corrupt States | 70.8 6th of 50 | 39.2 46th of 50 |
| Scenic Beauty RankMost Beautiful States | 50th 49th of 49 | 10th 10th of 49 |
| Best Ranch ScoreBest State to Own a Ranch | 56.06 7th of 50 | 39.25 tied 46th of 50 |
| Trail DiversityBest States for Hiking | 4 tied 40th of 50 | 9 tied 1st of 50 |
| Arts RankBest States to Retire | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| FTE Lack of Laws RankMost Corrupt States | 44th 7th best of 50 | 5th 5th worst of 50 |
| Gross IncomeCattle Ranching by State | $6.22B 4th of 50 | $35.02M 43rd of 50 |
| Overall RankFarming-Friendly States | 7th 7th of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Overall ScoreFarming-Friendly States | 56.06 7th of 50 | 39.59 46th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Iowa or Maine?
- Iowa comes out ahead of Maine on 423 of 790 statistics where one end is better, to 357 with 10 ties. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Politics & Government and Crime & Safety and 5 more categories. Maine leads on Sports, Environment and Geography and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Iowa or Maine?
- Iowa has a population of 3,246,320 (32nd of 51 US states) and Maine has 1,421,310 (42nd of 51).
- How do Iowa and Maine compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Iowa $75,059 (32nd of 51), Maine $74,733 (33rd of 51) among US states. Iowa ranks better.
- How do Iowa and Maine compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Iowa 3.5% (tied 15th of 51), Maine 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- Where does Iowa beat Maine most clearly?
- Iowa ranks far ahead on Income Tax Minimum Rate (Taxes by State): 0.33% vs 5.8%; Marijuana Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 11.1% vs 24.3%; State Highway Accidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 11.8% vs 66.7%.
- Where does Maine beat Iowa most clearly?
- Maine ranks far ahead on Forest Coverage (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 10 vs 0.76; Forest Coverage (Off-Grid Living Legal States): 89.5% vs 8.43%; Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen) (Egg Prices by State): 41.0% vs 153.0%.
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