Kansas vs New Mexico
Kansas comes out ahead of New Mexico on 427 of 797 statistics where one end is better, to 359 with 11 ties. Kansas leads on Facts & Trivia, Education and Crime & Safety and 8 more categories. New Mexico leads on Sports, Law and Health and 1 more category.
797 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
- 427
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 11
- Wins
- 359
- Avg. percentile
- 45
- Categories led
- 4
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Kansas | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,989,188 34th of 51 | 2,124,222 36th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,275 35th of 51 | $64,059 45th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 11.3% 23rd of 51 | 17.8% 49th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.1 10th of 51 | 92.2 15th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $59,172 21st of 51 | $51,121 49th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $60,640 41st of 51 | $62,330 33rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,060 13th of 51 | $1,067 16th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 457.2 45th of 51 | 621.6 49th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,878 20th of 48 | 4,462 17th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Facts & TriviaKansas · 17 statistics
- SportsNew Mexico · 17 statistics
- EducationKansas · 51 statistics
- Crime & SafetyKansas · 74 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyKansas · 36 statistics
- LawNew Mexico · 68 statistics
- HealthNew Mexico · 187 statistics
- EnvironmentKansas · 39 statistics
- CultureKansas · 79 statistics
- PopulationKansas · 124 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Mexico · 125 statistics
- Tech & BusinessKansas · 48 statistics
- TravelKansas · 29 statistics
- GeographyKansas · 25 statistics
- AgricultureKansas · 17 statistics
- EconomicsEven · 292 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Kansas | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Campsite Quality (1-10)Best States for Camping | 2.64 48th of 49 | 9.51 2nd of 49 |
| Average EBRW SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 626 4th of 51 | 451 51st of 51 |
| Average Math SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 612 4th of 51 | 424 51st of 51 |
| Average Total SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 1,238 4th of 51 | 875 51st of 51 |
| Difference from National Average SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 209 4th of 51 | -154 51st of 51 |
| Share of Annual Family IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 10.1% 48th of 51 | 21.0% 1st of 51 |
| Infrastructure RankFarming-Friendly States | 1st 1st of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Rural Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State | 2.4% tied 3rd of 50 | 31.2% 49th of 50 |
| Poor Roads ScoreRoad Quality by State | 15.83 5th of 50 | 85.54 50th of 50 |
| Scenic BeautyBest States for Hiking | 3 tied last of 50 | 9 tied 1st of 50 |
| Car Sales Tax RateCar Sales Tax by State | 7.5% 45th of 45 | 4% tied 4th of 45 |
| State Rank All GovtsPublic Land by State | 50th 50th of 50 | 8th 8th of 50 |
| Urban Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State | 10.4% 4th of 49 | 49.8% 45th of 49 |
| Dealer Max Vehicle TaxCar Dealer Fees by State | 11.5% 42nd of 45 | 4% tied 4th of 45 |
| Economic RankDisability Benefits by State | 5th 5th of 51 | 47th 47th of 51 |
| Household DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| SSI Judicial AccountabilityMost Corrupt States | 48.7 tied 43rd of 50 | 72.7 3rd of 50 |
| Estimated Min PriceRadio Ad Prices by State | $17.00 3rd of 51 | $33.00 44th of 51 |
| Participation RateLabor Force Participation Rate by State | 67.0% 7th of 51 | 56.9% 48th of 51 |
| Family-RelatedMost Stressed States | 41st 10th best of 50 | 1st worst of 50 |
| Household Diversity RankMost Diverse US States | 42nd 42nd of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| InfrastructureBest States to Live In | 5th 5th of 49 | 45th 44th of 49 |
| Marijuana Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 12.4% 10th of 51 | 25.5% 50th of 51 |
| Road Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 10th 10th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Illicit Drug Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 14.5% tied 10th of 51 | 27.4% 50th of 51 |
| Avg. Amount Received in Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $4,227 46th of 51 | $7,284 7th of 51 |
| Trail DiversityBest States for Hiking | 3 tied last of 50 | 8 tied 7th of 50 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 6.5% 32nd of 41 | 11.8% 1st of 41 |
| State Rank Fed GovtPublic Land by State | 46th 46th of 50 | 9th 9th of 50 |
| K-12 PerformancePublic School Rankings by State | 11th 11th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Kansas or New Mexico?
- Kansas comes out ahead of New Mexico on 427 of 797 statistics where one end is better, to 359 with 11 ties. Kansas leads on Facts & Trivia, Education and Crime & Safety and 8 more categories. New Mexico leads on Sports, Law and Health and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Kansas or New Mexico?
- Kansas has a population of 2,989,188 (34th of 51 US states) and New Mexico has 2,124,222 (36th of 51).
- How do Kansas and New Mexico compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Kansas $74,275 (35th of 51), New Mexico $64,059 (45th of 51) among US states. Kansas ranks better.
- How do Kansas and New Mexico compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Kansas 3.8% (tied 20th of 51), New Mexico 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. Kansas ranks better.
- Where does Kansas beat New Mexico most clearly?
- Kansas ranks far ahead on Average EBRW SAT Score (SAT Scores by State): 626 vs 451; Average Math SAT Score (SAT Scores by State): 612 vs 424; Average Total SAT Score (SAT Scores by State): 1,238 vs 875.
- Where does New Mexico beat Kansas most clearly?
- New Mexico ranks far ahead on Campsite Quality (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 9.51 vs 2.64; Share of Annual Family Income (Child Care Cost by State): 21.0% vs 10.1%; Scenic Beauty (Best States for Hiking): 9 vs 3.
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