Kansas vs New Hampshire
New Hampshire comes out ahead of Kansas on 485 of 792 statistics where one end is better, to 291 with 16 ties. Kansas leads on Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy. New Hampshire leads on Population, Sports and Geography and 11 more categories.
792 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
- 291
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 485
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 14
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Kansas | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,989,188 34th of 51 | 1,422,166 41st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,275 35th of 51 | $99,031 7th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 | 3.2% tied 7th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.3% 23rd of 51 | 7.25% 1st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.1 10th of 51 | 104.2 43rd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $59,172 21st of 51 | $64,632 9th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,640 41st of 51 | $71,360 14th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,060 13th of 51 | $1,491 36th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 457.2 45th of 51 | 117.6 3rd of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,878 20th of 48 | 7,449 40th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureKansas · 17 statistics
- PopulationNew Hampshire · 125 statistics
- SportsNew Hampshire · 17 statistics
- GeographyNew Hampshire · 25 statistics
- HealthNew Hampshire · 189 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Hampshire · 73 statistics
- CultureNew Hampshire · 78 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Hampshire · 39 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Hampshire · 119 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNew Hampshire · 47 statistics
- EducationNew Hampshire · 51 statistics
- LawNew Hampshire · 57 statistics
- EconomicsNew Hampshire · 292 statistics
- TravelNew Hampshire · 29 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNew Hampshire · 18 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyKansas · 33 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Kansas | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping | 0.35 47th of 49 | 9.41 2nd of 49 |
| COLI Misc. Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 90.8 3rd of 51 | 117.1 49th of 51 |
| Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States | 4.78% 47th of 50 | 84.3% 2nd of 50 |
| Gross IncomeCattle Ranching by State | $14.81B 2nd of 50 | $12.87M 47th of 50 |
| Limited Access RoadsSpeed Limits by State | 75 mph tied 1st of 50 | 55 mph tied 47th of 50 |
| Price Level (Other Services)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 93.8 5th of 51 | 103.9 50th of 51 |
| Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016Best Weather by State | 33 3rd of 49 | 4 46th of 49 |
| Overall RankBest States to Retire | 44th 44th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Misc Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 92.2 tied 4th of 51 | 112.9 tied 46th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 457.2 45th of 51 | 117.6 3rd of 51 |
| Best Ranch ScoreBest State to Own a Ranch | 58.78 2nd of 50 | 42.11 43rd of 50 |
| Overall RankFarming-Friendly States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 43rd 43rd of 50 |
| Overall ScoreFarming-Friendly States | 58.78 2nd of 50 | 42.11 43rd of 50 |
| ScoreCattle Ranching by State | 58.78 2nd of 50 | 42.11 43rd of 50 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (No Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 88.4% 45th of 51 | 96.5% 4th of 51 |
| Average New Car Price With Tax And FeesCar Registration Fees by State | $53,535 41st of 50 | $50,166 1st of 50 |
| Emergency Preparedness Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 44th 44th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Cost of LivingPension-Friendly States | 97 tied 3rd of 49 | 68 tied 41st of 49 |
| Violent Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 439 42nd of 51 | 110 2nd of 51 |
| Natural Environment RankWorst States to Live in | 8th 8th worst of 50 | 47th 4th best of 50 |
| DMV FeesCar Dealer Fees by State | $64.00 6th of 51 | $1,032 tied 45th of 51 |
| Billionaires' Net WorthMost Billionaires by State | $61B 10th of 42 | $1B 42nd of 42 |
| Health Care RankDisability Benefits by State | 40th 40th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Property Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 1,796.5 41st of 51 | 818.1 2nd of 51 |
| Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State | $83.14 42nd of 51 | $66.09 3rd of 51 |
| Median Income - Three Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $91,473 42nd of 51 | $132,981 3rd of 51 |
| Culture and Diversity RankBest States to Retire | 45th 45th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| Youth Custody Rate per 100k YouthsIncarceration Rates by State | 106 38th of 49 | 10 1st of 49 |
| Theft RateStolen Cars by State | 312 per 100k tied 40th of 51 | 62 per 100k 2nd of 51 |
| Heroin Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 0.23% tied 3rd of 51 | 0.47% 42nd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Kansas or New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire comes out ahead of Kansas on 485 of 792 statistics where one end is better, to 291 with 16 ties. Kansas leads on Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy. New Hampshire leads on Population, Sports and Geography and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Kansas or New Hampshire?
- Kansas has a population of 2,989,188 (34th of 51 US states) and New Hampshire has 1,422,166 (41st of 51).
- How do Kansas and New Hampshire compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Kansas $74,275 (35th of 51), New Hampshire $99,031 (7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- How do Kansas and New Hampshire compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Kansas 3.8% (tied 20th of 51), New Hampshire 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- Where does Kansas beat New Hampshire most clearly?
- Kansas ranks far ahead on COLI Misc. Costs Index (Least Expensive States): 90.8 vs 117.1; Gross Income (Cattle Ranching by State): $14.81B vs $12.87M; Limited Access Roads (Speed Limits by State): 75 mph vs 55 mph.
- Where does New Hampshire beat Kansas most clearly?
- New Hampshire ranks far ahead on Forest Coverage (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 9.41 vs 0.35; Forest Coverage (Off-Grid Living Legal States): 84.3% vs 4.78%; Overall Rank (Best States to Retire): 1st vs 44th.
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