Iowa vs New Jersey
New Jersey comes out ahead of Iowa on 435 of 801 statistics where one end is better, to 358 with 8 ties. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Politics & Government and 3 more categories. New Jersey leads on Education, Geography and Tech & Business and 6 more categories.
801 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 8 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 358
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 6
- Wins
- 435
- Avg. percentile
- 56
- Categories led
- 9
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,246,320 32nd of 51 | 9,590,076 11th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $75,059 32nd of 51 | $103,556 4th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.5% tied 15th of 51 | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.1% 21st of 51 | 9.72% 6th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.8 3rd of 51 | 108.8 48th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $60,144 19th of 51 | $63,142 12th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $59,830 42nd of 51 | $78,040 6th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $972 7th of 51 | $1,720 45th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 233.9 16th of 51 | 193.8 6th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,821 36th of 48 | 5,168 23rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureIowa · 17 statistics
- EducationNew Jersey · 50 statistics
- GeographyNew Jersey · 25 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNew Jersey · 48 statistics
- TravelNew Jersey · 29 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIowa · 36 statistics
- SportsNew Jersey · 17 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIowa · 127 statistics
- HealthNew Jersey · 187 statistics
- PopulationNew Jersey · 125 statistics
- LawIowa · 67 statistics
- CultureNew Jersey · 79 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIowa · 74 statistics
- EnvironmentIowa · 39 statistics
- EconomicsNew Jersey · 296 statistics
- Facts & TriviaEven · 18 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Iowa | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State | $93.15 50th of 51 | $65.43 1st of 51 |
| Regulatory Policy RankMost Libertarian States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Regulatory Policy RankMost Free States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| % of Pop. with Associates DegreeMost Educated U.S. States | 12.3% 3rd of 51 | 6.6% tied 49th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 87.8 3rd of 51 | 108.8 48th of 51 |
| Price Level (Goods)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 93.7 4th of 51 | 107.1 49th of 51 |
| Price Level (Other Services)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 92.9 3rd of 51 | 103.5 48th of 51 |
| School Safety RankPublic School Rankings by State | 45th 45th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Annual Median WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $90,360 44th of 47 | $128,130 3rd of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State | $43.44 44th of 47 | $61.60 3rd of 47 |
| Average Credit Card DebtDebt by State | $3,250 4th of 51 | $5,160 48th of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $214 3rd of 51 | $261 46th of 51 |
| Combined 7 SeriesVaccination Rates by State | 77.5% 4th of 51 | 66.3% 47th of 51 |
| Median Annual WageOT Salary by State | $80,960 45th of 51 | $103,090 2nd of 51 |
| Median Hourly WageOT Salary by State | $38.92 45th of 51 | $49.56 2nd of 51 |
| Median Price: Single Family HomesMedian Home Price by State | $253,300 1st of 51 | $552,500 44th of 51 |
| OpportunityBest States to Live In | 2nd 2nd of 49 | 44th 43rd of 49 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (No Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 96.0% 5th of 51 | 87.9% tied 47th of 51 |
| Average Commute Time (Minutes)Single Mom Friendly States | 20 tied 6th of 51 | 32 tied 49th of 51 |
| Average (Minutes)Commute Time by State | 19.5 7th of 51 | 32 49th of 51 |
| Average Cost for Advanced Life SupportAmbulance Cost by State | $1,355 2nd of 51 | $1,792 44th of 51 |
| Average Teacher Starting SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $40,997 46th of 51 | $57,603 4th of 51 |
| Employment and Wealth Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 51st 51st of 51 | 9th 9th of 51 |
| Median Price: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State | $250,700 1st of 51 | $545,300 43rd of 51 |
| Local Street Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 58.8% 42nd of 44 | 11.4% 6th of 44 |
| Educational Attainment DiversityMost Diverse US States | 47th 47th of 50 | 5th 6th of 50 |
| Cultural DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 44th 44th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Fiscal StabilityBest States to Live In | 9th 8th of 49 | 49th 48th of 49 |
| U-6 Unemployment Rate Q3 2021U6 Employment Rate | 6.9% tied 5th of 51 | 12.1% 47th of 51 |
| Average Commute (Minutes)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 19.8 8th of 51 | 30.5 49th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Iowa or New Jersey?
- New Jersey comes out ahead of Iowa on 435 of 801 statistics where one end is better, to 358 with 8 ties. Iowa leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Politics & Government and 3 more categories. New Jersey leads on Education, Geography and Tech & Business and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Iowa or New Jersey?
- Iowa has a population of 3,246,320 (32nd of 51 US states) and New Jersey has 9,590,076 (11th of 51).
- How do Iowa and New Jersey compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Iowa $75,059 (32nd of 51), New Jersey $103,556 (4th of 51) among US states. New Jersey ranks better.
- How do Iowa and New Jersey compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Iowa 3.5% (tied 15th of 51), New Jersey 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Iowa ranks better.
- Where does Iowa beat New Jersey most clearly?
- Iowa ranks far ahead on Regulatory Policy Rank (Most Libertarian States): 2nd vs 50th; Regulatory Policy Rank (Most Free States): 3rd vs 49th; % of Pop. with Associates Degree (Most Educated U.S. States): 12.3% vs 6.6%.
- Where does New Jersey beat Iowa most clearly?
- New Jersey ranks far ahead on Avg Monthly Cost (Internet Costs by State): $65.43 vs $93.15; School Safety Rank (Public School Rankings by State): 1st vs 45th; Annual Median Wage (Veterinarian Salary by State): $128,130 vs $90,360.
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