Which has more people, Louisiana or New Jersey?

Louisiana has a population of 4,621,500 (26th of 51 US states) and New Jersey has 9,590,076 (11th of 51).

How do Louisiana and New Jersey compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Louisiana $60,756 (49th of 51), New Jersey $103,556 (4th of 51) among US states. New Jersey ranks better.

How do Louisiana and New Jersey compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Louisiana 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51), New Jersey 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Louisiana ranks better.

Where does Louisiana beat New Jersey most clearly?

Louisiana ranks far ahead on Property Tax Burden (Tax Burden by State): 0.51% vs 2.13%; Average Annual Property Tax (Taxes by State): $1,187 vs $5,419; Avg. Annual Property Tax (States with No Property Tax): $1,146 vs $9,541.

Where does New Jersey beat Louisiana most clearly?

New Jersey ranks far ahead on Emotional & Physical Well-Being Rank (Happiest States): 1st vs 49th; Avg. Local Sales Tax Rate (Internet Sales Tax by State): -0.02% vs 5.11%; Male Life Expectancy (Life Expectancy by State): 78.73 vs 71.76.

Louisiana vs New Jersey

New Jersey comes out ahead of Louisiana on 526 of 805 statistics where one end is better, to 266 with 13 ties. Louisiana leads on Agriculture. New Jersey leads on Crime & Safety, Education and Health and 12 more categories.

805 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 13 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Louisiana

Wins: 266
Avg. percentile: 36
Categories led: 1

New Jersey

Wins: 526
Avg. percentile: 56
Categories led: 15

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Louisiana	New Jersey
Population	4,621,500 26th of 51	9,590,076 11th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$60,756 49th of 51	$103,556 4th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	4.3% tied 33rd of 51	5.2% tied 46th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	18.9% 51st of 51	9.72% 6th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	88.2 5th of 51	108.8 48th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$56,789 31st of 51	$63,142 12th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$56,600 48th of 51	$78,040 6th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,064 15th of 51	$1,720 45th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	515.1 47th of 51	193.8 6th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	1,652 2nd of 48	5,168 23rd of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Crime & SafetyNew Jersey · 75 statistics
EducationNew Jersey · 51 statistics
HealthNew Jersey · 185 statistics
PopulationNew Jersey · 125 statistics
AgricultureLouisiana · 17 statistics
Tech & BusinessNew Jersey · 47 statistics
CultureNew Jersey · 79 statistics
Facts & TriviaNew Jersey · 18 statistics
GeographyNew Jersey · 25 statistics
EconomicsNew Jersey · 292 statistics
EnvironmentNew Jersey · 39 statistics
TravelNew Jersey · 29 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyNew Jersey · 36 statistics
Politics & GovernmentNew Jersey · 127 statistics
SportsNew Jersey · 17 statistics
LawNew Jersey · 69 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

Statistic	Louisiana	New Jersey
Emotional & Physical Well-Being RankHappiest States	49th 49th of 50	1st 1st of 50
Avg. Local Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State	5.11% 37th of 38	-0.02% 1st of 38
Male Life ExpectancyLife Expectancy by State	71.76 49th of 51	78.73 1st of 51
Gun Deaths per 100kPolymer80 Legal States	28.3 49th of 50	4.6 2nd of 50
Overall Best (WalletHub)Best States to Live In	49th 49th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
Total Score (WalletHub)Best States to Live In	42.27 49th of 50	59.43 2nd of 50
Property Tax BurdenTax Burden by State	0.51% tied 3rd of 51	2.13% 51st of 51
Average Annual Property TaxTaxes by State	$1,187 4th of 51	$5,419 51st of 51
Avg. Annual Property TaxStates with No Property Tax	$1,146 4th of 51	$9,541 51st of 51
Premature Deaths Per 100kHealthiest States	11,285 49th of 51	5,882 2nd of 51
Real Estate TaxesTaxes by State	0.55% 4th of 51	2.49% 51st of 51
Tobacco Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	28.9% 50th of 51	14.3% 3rd of 51
Median Property TaxesProperty Taxes by State	$1,180 4th of 50	$9,590 50th of 50
Emotional Physical Well Being RankSaddest States	48th 48th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
Median Household IncomeHousing Shortage by State	$58,229 49th of 50	$99,781 3rd of 50
Total Safety Score WalletHubQuality of Life by State	40.57 49th of 50	59.81 3rd of 50
WH Climate Change RankGreenest States	49th 49th of 50	3rd 3rd of 50
Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MinLIUNA Pay Scale by State	$36,669 48th of 50	$77,900 2nd of 50
Crime RatePension-Friendly States	2 48th of 49	94 3rd of 49
Property Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State	4,603 45th of 45	646 4th of 45
Minimum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State	$51,380 51st of 51	$102,000 5th of 51
Cigarette Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	22.4% 49th of 51	11.4% 3rd of 51
Male Life Expectancy (HALE)Life Expectancy by State	59.8 yrs 49th of 51	65.63 yrs 3rd of 51
Median Income - Three Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State	$77,447 50th of 51	$130,685 4th of 51
Price Level (Goods)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	93.7 3rd of 51	107.1 49th of 51
% of Median Income Spent On GroceriesGrocery Prices by State	9.75% 47th of 50	6.15% 2nd of 50
Best Education Rank (USNews)Best States for Education	46th 46th of 50	1st 1st of 50
Education RankWorst States to Live in	5th 5th worst of 50	50th best of 50
Total Happiness ScoreHappiest States	34.26 49th of 50	63.42 4th of 50
PrisonersPrison Spending by State	580 48th of 50	138 3rd of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Louisiana or New Jersey?: New Jersey comes out ahead of Louisiana on 526 of 805 statistics where one end is better, to 266 with 13 ties. Louisiana leads on Agriculture. New Jersey leads on Crime & Safety, Education 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 New Jersey?: Louisiana has a population of 4,621,500 (26th of 51 US states) and New Jersey has 9,590,076 (11th of 51).
How do Louisiana and New Jersey compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Louisiana $60,756 (49th of 51), New Jersey $103,556 (4th of 51) among US states. New Jersey ranks better.
How do Louisiana and New Jersey compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Louisiana 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51), New Jersey 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Louisiana ranks better.
Where does Louisiana beat New Jersey most clearly?: Louisiana ranks far ahead on Property Tax Burden (Tax Burden by State): 0.51% vs 2.13%; Average Annual Property Tax (Taxes by State): $1,187 vs $5,419; Avg. Annual Property Tax (States with No Property Tax): $1,146 vs $9,541.
Where does New Jersey beat Louisiana most clearly?: New Jersey ranks far ahead on Emotional & Physical Well-Being Rank (Happiest States): 1st vs 49th; Avg. Local Sales Tax Rate (Internet Sales Tax by State): -0.02% vs 5.11%; Male Life Expectancy (Life Expectancy by State): 78.73 vs 71.76.

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