Louisiana vs Massachusetts
Massachusetts comes out ahead of Louisiana on 535 of 793 statistics where one end is better, to 249 with 9 ties. Louisiana leads on Agriculture. Massachusetts leads on Crime & Safety, Population and Health and 12 more categories.
793 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 9 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 249
- Avg. percentile
- 35
- Categories led
- 1
- Wins
- 535
- Avg. percentile
- 61
- Categories led
- 15
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Louisiana | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,621,500 26th of 51 | 7,169,608 16th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $60,756 49th of 51 | $103,960 2nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 18.9% 51st of 51 | 10.0% 10th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 88.2 5th of 51 | 105.8 45th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $56,789 31st of 51 | $71,629 4th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $56,600 48th of 51 | $85,610 2nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,064 15th of 51 | $1,762 48th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 515.1 47th of 51 | 302.7 27th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 1,652 2nd of 48 | 6,134 33rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Crime & SafetyMassachusetts · 73 statistics
- PopulationMassachusetts · 124 statistics
- HealthMassachusetts · 185 statistics
- EducationMassachusetts · 51 statistics
- CultureMassachusetts · 79 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMassachusetts · 47 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMassachusetts · 18 statistics
- GeographyMassachusetts · 25 statistics
- AgricultureLouisiana · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMassachusetts · 36 statistics
- EnvironmentMassachusetts · 39 statistics
- EconomicsMassachusetts · 287 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMassachusetts · 122 statistics
- LawMassachusetts · 65 statistics
- TravelMassachusetts · 28 statistics
- SportsMassachusetts · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Louisiana | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Reliever Misuse Past MonthDrug Use by State | 4.67% 51st of 51 | 2.28% 1st of 51 |
| Annual SalaryPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $65,516 50th of 50 | $104,435 1st of 50 |
| Hourly WagePhysical Therapist Salary by State | $31.50 50th of 50 | $50.21 1st of 50 |
| Monthly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $5,459 50th of 50 | $8,702 1st of 50 |
| PrisonersPrisons by State | 942 50th of 50 | 150 1st of 50 |
| Weekly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $1,259 50th of 50 | $2,008 1st of 50 |
| DTaP 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 75.1% 50th of 51 | 89.1% 1st of 51 |
| Average IQ ScoreAverage IQ by State | 95.3 49th of 50 | 104.3 1st of 50 |
| Education and Health RankQuality of Life by State | 49th 49th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Gun Deaths per 100kPolymer80 Legal States | 28.3 49th of 50 | 3.7 1st of 50 |
| Incarceration RateIncarceration Rates by State | 596 per 100k 49th of 50 | 94 per 100k 1st of 50 |
| Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 596 per 100k 49th of 50 | 94 per 100k 1st of 50 |
| Low Incarceration Rate RankWorst Prisons by State | 49th 49th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Male Prisoner RatePrison Population by State | 1,193 per 100k 49th of 50 | 189 per 100k 1st of 50 |
| Overall ScoreHealthiest States | -0.942 50th of 50 | 0.914 2nd of 50 |
| Prisoner RatePrison Population by State | 617 per 100k 49th of 50 | 96 per 100k 1st of 50 |
| Prisoners Over Age 18Prison Population by State | 804 per 100k 49th of 50 | 118 per 100k 1st of 50 |
| Total Safety Score (WalletHub)Safest States in the US | 36.2 50th of 50 | 66.56 2nd of 50 |
| Total Safety Score WalletHubQuality of Life by State | 40.57 49th of 50 | 60.23 1st of 50 |
| Average Gross IncomePercentage of Households Making Over $100,000 | $78,620 50th of 51 | $145,422 2nd of 51 |
| Median Gross IncomePercentage of Households Making Over $100,000 | $57,545 50th of 51 | $105,700 2nd of 51 |
| Median Income - Three Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $77,447 50th of 51 | $136,213 2nd of 51 |
| Premature Deaths Per 100kHealthiest States | 11,285 49th of 51 | 5,760 1st of 51 |
| Education and Health (WalletHub)Best States to Live In | 48th 48th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Educational Attainment RankMost Educated U.S. States | 48th 48th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Financial Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 50th 50th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing Shortage by State | $58,229 49th of 50 | $99,858 2nd of 50 |
| Obesity Rate 18-39Most Obese States | 38.0% 48th of 50 | 21.4% 1st of 50 |
| Overall Education RankLeast Educated States | 48th 48th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Overall Education ScoreMost Educated U.S. States | 28.13 48th of 50 | 78.41 1st of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Louisiana or Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts comes out ahead of Louisiana on 535 of 793 statistics where one end is better, to 249 with 9 ties. Louisiana leads on Agriculture. Massachusetts leads on Crime & Safety, Population and Health and 12 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Louisiana or Massachusetts?
- Louisiana has a population of 4,621,500 (26th of 51 US states) and Massachusetts has 7,169,608 (16th of 51).
- How do Louisiana and Massachusetts compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Louisiana $60,756 (49th of 51), Massachusetts $103,960 (2nd of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
- How do Louisiana and Massachusetts compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Louisiana 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51), Massachusetts 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Louisiana ranks better.
- Where does Massachusetts beat Louisiana most clearly?
- Massachusetts ranks far ahead on Pain Reliever Misuse Past Month (Drug Use by State): 2.28% vs 4.67%; Annual Salary (Physical Therapist Salary by State): $104,435 vs $65,516; Hourly Wage (Physical Therapist Salary by State): $50.21 vs $31.50.
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