Iowa vs New Hampshire
New Hampshire comes out ahead of Iowa on 435 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 338 with 16 ties. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Law and Crime & Safety. New Hampshire leads on Geography, Culture and Travel and 9 more categories.
789 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 16 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 338
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 3
- Wins
- 435
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,246,320 32nd of 51 | 1,422,166 41st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $75,059 32nd of 51 | $99,031 7th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 | 3.2% tied 7th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.1% 21st of 51 | 7.25% 1st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.8 3rd of 51 | 104.2 43rd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,144 19th of 51 | $64,632 9th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $59,830 42nd of 51 | $71,360 14th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $972 7th of 51 | $1,491 36th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 233.9 16th of 51 | 117.6 3rd of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,821 36th of 48 | 7,449 40th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureIowa · 17 statistics
- GeographyNew Hampshire · 25 statistics
- CultureNew Hampshire · 78 statistics
- TravelNew Hampshire · 29 statistics
- PopulationNew Hampshire · 126 statistics
- SportsNew Hampshire · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Hampshire · 39 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNew Hampshire · 18 statistics
- EducationNew Hampshire · 50 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNew Hampshire · 33 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNew Hampshire · 47 statistics
- HealthNew Hampshire · 188 statistics
- LawIowa · 57 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIowa · 71 statistics
- EconomicsNew Hampshire · 292 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentEven · 121 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| SSI Public Access to Information ScoreMost Corrupt States | 72.8 1st of 50 | 24.4 49th of 50 |
| Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State | $93.15 50th of 51 | $66.09 3rd of 51 |
| Price Level (Other Services)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 92.9 3rd of 51 | 103.9 50th of 51 |
| Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping | 0.76 46th of 49 | 9.41 2nd of 49 |
| Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States | 8.43% 46th of 50 | 84.3% 2nd of 50 |
| Income Tax Minimum RateTaxes by State | 0.33% 2nd of 39 | 5% tied 35th of 39 |
| Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 231.94 1st of 51 | 445.97 45th of 51 |
| Gross IncomeCattle Ranching by State | $6.22B 4th of 50 | $12.87M 47th of 50 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $4.00 1st of 50 | $50.00 44th of 50 |
| Employment and Wealth Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 48th 48th of 51 | 5th 5th of 51 |
| Combined RankBest States for Gun Owners | 47th 47th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Emergency Preparedness Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 46th 46th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Air Quality Rank (US News)Air Quality by State | 45th 45th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Days with Unhealthy Air Quality (US News)Air Quality by State | 196 45th of 50 | 66 4th of 50 |
| Fiscal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State | 1,352.08 5th of 51 | 3,131.31 46th of 51 |
| Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by State | 2,705 per 100k 5th of 51 | 4,925 per 100k 46th of 51 |
| Average Cost for Advanced Life SupportAmbulance Cost by State | $1,355 2nd of 51 | $1,723 43rd of 51 |
| Median Price: Single Family HomesMedian Home Price by State | $253,300 1st of 51 | $528,100 42nd of 51 |
| Road QualityRoad Quality by State | 41st 41st of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Fiscal Policy RankMost Free States | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State | 153.0% 50th of 50 | 49.0% tied 10th of 50 |
| Health Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 6th 6th of 51 | 46th 46th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.8 3rd of 51 | 104.2 43rd of 51 |
| Personnel RankFarming-Friendly States | 5th 5th of 50 | 44th 44th of 50 |
| Viability RankFarming-Friendly States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 42nd 42nd of 50 |
| WH Climate Change RankGreenest States | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| COLI Misc. Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 95.4 tied 10th of 51 | 117.1 49th of 51 |
| Opportunity RankWorst States to Live in | 8th tied 8th worst of 50 | 45th 5th best of 50 |
| Annual Median WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $90,360 44th of 47 | $120,450 9th of 47 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Iowa or New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire comes out ahead of Iowa on 435 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 338 with 16 ties. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Law and Crime & Safety. New Hampshire leads on Geography, Culture and Travel and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Iowa or New Hampshire?
- Iowa has a population of 3,246,320 (32nd of 51 US states) and New Hampshire has 1,422,166 (41st of 51).
- How do Iowa and New Hampshire compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Iowa $75,059 (32nd of 51), New Hampshire $99,031 (7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- How do Iowa and New Hampshire compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Iowa 3.5% (tied 15th of 51), New Hampshire 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- Where does Iowa beat New Hampshire most clearly?
- Iowa ranks far ahead on SSI Public Access to Information Score (Most Corrupt States): 72.8 vs 24.4; Price Level (Other Services) (Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)): 92.9 vs 103.9; Income Tax Minimum Rate (Taxes by State): 0.33% vs 5%.
- Where does New Hampshire beat Iowa most clearly?
- New Hampshire ranks far ahead on Avg Monthly Cost (Internet Costs by State): $66.09 vs $93.15; Forest Coverage (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 9.41 vs 0.76; Forest Coverage (Off-Grid Living Legal States): 84.3% vs 8.43%.
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