Kentucky vs Massachusetts
Massachusetts comes out ahead of Kentucky on 490 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 279 with 20 ties. Kentucky leads on Agriculture, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy and 1 more category. Massachusetts leads on Health, Population and Culture and 9 more categories.
789 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 20 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 279
- Avg. percentile
- 43
- Categories led
- 4
- Wins
- 490
- Avg. percentile
- 61
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Kentucky | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,629,682 25th of 51 | 7,169,608 16th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,726 47th of 51 | $103,960 2nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 16.1% 47th of 51 | 10.0% 10th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.2 12th of 51 | 105.8 45th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $52,290 46th of 51 | $71,629 4th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $58,990 44th of 51 | $85,610 2nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $967 6th of 51 | $1,762 48th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 212.1 9th of 51 | 302.7 27th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,396 16th of 48 | 6,134 33rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureKentucky · 17 statistics
- HealthMassachusetts · 183 statistics
- PopulationMassachusetts · 120 statistics
- CultureMassachusetts · 79 statistics
- EducationMassachusetts · 51 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMassachusetts · 18 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMassachusetts · 74 statistics
- EnvironmentMassachusetts · 39 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMassachusetts · 48 statistics
- EconomicsMassachusetts · 290 statistics
- GeographyMassachusetts · 25 statistics
- TravelKentucky · 28 statistics
- LawMassachusetts · 65 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMassachusetts · 123 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyKentucky · 35 statistics
- SportsKentucky · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Kentucky | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Livable Annual Wage w/ 1 ChildLiving Wage by State | $69,720 2nd of 51 | $121,175 51st of 51 |
| Livable Hourly Wage w/ 1 ChildLiving Wage by State | $33.52 2nd of 51 | $58.26 51st of 51 |
| Livable Wage w/ 2 Children (Annual)Living Wage by State | $88,455 2nd of 51 | $159,222 51st of 51 |
| Livable Wage w/ 2 Children (Hourly)Living Wage by State | $42.53 2nd of 51 | $76.55 51st of 51 |
| Median Income - Six Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $80,143 49th of 51 | $164,162 1st of 51 |
| Avg SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $34,830 49th of 51 | $74,680 2nd of 51 |
| Female Life Expectancy (HALE)Life Expectancy by State | 62.03 yrs 50th of 51 | 67.39 yrs 3rd of 51 |
| Livable Wage w/ No Children (Annual)Living Wage by State | $42,040 3rd of 51 | $63,610 50th of 51 |
| Livable Wage w/ No Children (Hourly)Living Wage by State | $20.21 3rd of 51 | $30.58 50th of 51 |
| Business CostsEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 10 tied last of 50 | 3 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Health Care RankBest States to Retire | 48th 48th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Gross Earnings of Top 1%Percentage of Households Making Over $250,000 by State | $450,000 47th of 51 | $1.12M 1st of 51 |
| Annual Child Care Cost for InfantChild Care Cost by State | $8,756 4th of 51 | $26,709 50th of 51 |
| Five Percent Income ThresholdTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | $198,685 48th of 51 | $349,399 2nd of 51 |
| Livable Annual Wage w/ 3 ChildrenLiving Wage by State | $109,673 4th of 51 | $192,104 50th of 51 |
| Livable Hourly Wage w/ 3 ChildrenLiving Wage by State | $52.73 4th of 51 | $92.36 50th of 51 |
| Median Income - Two Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $68,305 48th of 51 | $110,054 2nd of 51 |
| % of Median Income Spent On GroceriesGrocery Prices by State | 9.67% 46th of 50 | 6.13% 1st of 50 |
| % of Residents with a College DegreeBest States for Education | 25.0% 46th of 50 | 44.5% 1st of 50 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing Shortage by State | $61,118 47th of 50 | $99,858 2nd of 50 |
| RankWell-Being Index by State | 46th 46th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Well-Being Index Score 2022Well-Being Index by State | 50 tied 46th of 50 | 71 tied 1st of 50 |
| Millwright Avg Annual SalaryUnion Millwright Pay Scale by State | $46,164 48th of 50 | $64,240 3rd of 50 |
| Mean SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $40,830 47th of 49 | $77,260 3rd of 49 |
| Annual Median Family IncomeChild Care Cost by State | $76,985 tied 47th of 51 | $147,606 2nd of 51 |
| Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 27.6% 47th of 51 | 47.3% 2nd of 51 |
| Life Expectancy, Both Sexes (HALE)Life Expectancy by State | 60.97 yrs 50th of 51 | 66.44 yrs 5th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $63,726 47th of 51 | $103,960 2nd of 51 |
| Pain Reliever Misuse Past MonthDrug Use by State | 4.35% 46th of 51 | 2.28% 1st of 51 |
| Premature Deaths Per 100kHealthiest States | 10,939 46th of 51 | 5,760 1st of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Kentucky or Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts comes out ahead of Kentucky on 490 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 279 with 20 ties. Kentucky leads on Agriculture, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy and 1 more category. Massachusetts leads on Health, Population and Culture and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Kentucky or Massachusetts?
- Kentucky has a population of 4,629,682 (25th of 51 US states) and Massachusetts has 7,169,608 (16th of 51).
- How do Kentucky and Massachusetts compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Kentucky $63,726 (47th of 51), Massachusetts $103,960 (2nd of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
- How do Kentucky and Massachusetts compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Kentucky 4.6% (tied 40th of 51), Massachusetts 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
- Where does Kentucky beat Massachusetts most clearly?
- Kentucky ranks far ahead on Livable Annual Wage w/ 1 Child (Living Wage by State): $69,720 vs $121,175; Livable Hourly Wage w/ 1 Child (Living Wage by State): $33.52 vs $58.26; Livable Wage w/ 2 Children (Annual) (Living Wage by State): $88,455 vs $159,222.
- Where does Massachusetts beat Kentucky most clearly?
- Massachusetts ranks far ahead on Median Income - Six Person Household (Median Household Income by State): $164,162 vs $80,143; Avg Salary (Correctional Officer Salary by State): $74,680 vs $34,830; Female Life Expectancy (HALE) (Life Expectancy by State): 67.39 yrs vs 62.03 yrs.
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