Maine vs Massachusetts
Massachusetts comes out ahead of Maine on 479 of 787 statistics where one end is better, to 293 with 15 ties. Maine leads on Sports, Agriculture and Environment and 1 more category. Massachusetts leads on Tech & Business, Health and Population and 9 more categories.
787 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 15 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 293
- Avg. percentile
- 50
- Categories led
- 4
- Wins
- 479
- Avg. percentile
- 61
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Maine | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,421,310 42nd of 51 | 7,169,608 16th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,733 33rd of 51 | $103,960 2nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.7% 19th of 51 | 10.0% 10th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 97.1 26th of 51 | 105.8 45th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $57,480 29th of 51 | $71,629 4th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,780 23rd of 51 | $85,610 2nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,139 21st of 51 | $1,762 48th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 93.2 1st of 51 | 302.7 27th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,759 43rd of 48 | 6,134 33rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessMassachusetts · 48 statistics
- HealthMassachusetts · 184 statistics
- PopulationMassachusetts · 123 statistics
- EducationMassachusetts · 51 statistics
- SportsMaine · 17 statistics
- EconomicsMassachusetts · 291 statistics
- CultureMassachusetts · 78 statistics
- AgricultureMaine · 17 statistics
- GeographyMassachusetts · 25 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMassachusetts · 124 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMassachusetts · 66 statistics
- TravelMassachusetts · 28 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMassachusetts · 18 statistics
- EnvironmentMaine · 38 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMaine · 36 statistics
- LawMassachusetts · 64 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Maine | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Income of Top 0.01% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $7.98M 49th of 51 | $50.07M 4th of 51 |
| Governor's SalaryGovernor Salary by State | $70,000 50th of 50 | $222,185 6th of 50 |
| Avg Income of 99.5th–99.9th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $620,323 47th of 51 | $1.44M 4th of 51 |
| Overall ScorePension-Friendly States | 99.3 2nd of 49 | 24 43rd of 49 |
| Skin Cancer RatesSkin Cancer Rates by State | 27.5 43rd of 48 | 13.6 3rd of 48 |
| Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 43.7% 49th of 51 | 85.6% 7th of 51 |
| Speeding IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 4.4 per 1k drivers 44th of 51 | 0.3 per 1k drivers 2nd of 51 |
| Police Pensions Avg. Annual PayPolice Pensions by State | $48,719 44th of 50 | $66,214 3rd of 50 |
| SSI Electoral Oversight ScoreMost Corrupt States | 45.1 47th of 50 | 80.6 tied 6th of 50 |
| Average Literacy ScoreU.S. Literacy Rates by State | 210 tied 41st of 51 | 225 1st of 51 |
| Five Percent Income Tax RateTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 20.6% 7th of 51 | 25.0% 48th of 51 |
| One Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 14.9% 49th of 51 | 23.1% 8th of 51 |
| SSI ProcurementMost Corrupt States | 56.7 44th of 50 | 81.3 4th of 50 |
| Avg Income of 99.9th–99.99th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $360,334 45th of 51 | $698,164 5th of 51 |
| Avg Income of 99th–99.5th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $360,334 45th of 51 | $698,164 5th of 51 |
| One Percent Income Tax RateTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 24.4% 7th of 51 | 27.3% 47th of 51 |
| Avg Income of 90th–95th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $125,516 44th of 51 | $183,931 4th of 51 |
| Best States for Teachers Total ScoreBest States for Teachers | 36.65 49th of 51 | 51.74 9th of 51 |
| GDP per CapitaGDP by State | $55,271 41st of 50 | $90,044 2nd of 50 |
| Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State | $3,184 tied 2nd of 51 | $8,193 42nd of 51 |
| Most Hated RankMost Hated States in the US | 44th tied 6th best of 50 | 6th 6th worst of 50 |
| Five Percent Income ThresholdTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | $218,205 41st of 51 | $349,399 2nd of 51 |
| One Percent Income ThresholdTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | $508,666 42nd of 51 | $891,118 3rd of 51 |
| MinimumCorporate Tax Rates by State | 3.5% tied 4th of 44 | 8% 38th of 44 |
| Opportunity RankWorst States to Live in | 48th 2nd best of 50 | 10th 11th worst of 50 |
| OpportunityBest States to Live In | 3rd 3rd of 49 | 41st 40th of 49 |
| Five Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 29.9% 47th of 51 | 39.0% 9th of 51 |
| Avg Income of 95th–99th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $195,640 42nd of 51 | $326,594 4th of 51 |
| Driving Fatalities Involving AlcoholAlcohol Consumption by State | 39.8% 47th of 50 | 27.8% 10th of 50 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Young Children)Vaccination Rates by State | 91.3% tied 40th of 51 | 95.5% 3rd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Maine or Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts comes out ahead of Maine on 479 of 787 statistics where one end is better, to 293 with 15 ties. Maine leads on Sports, Agriculture and Environment and 1 more category. Massachusetts leads on Tech & Business, Health and Population and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Maine or Massachusetts?
- Maine has a population of 1,421,310 (42nd of 51 US states) and Massachusetts has 7,169,608 (16th of 51).
- How do Maine and Massachusetts compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Maine $74,733 (33rd of 51), Massachusetts $103,960 (2nd of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
- How do Maine and Massachusetts compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Maine 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Massachusetts 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- Where does Maine beat Massachusetts most clearly?
- Maine ranks far ahead on Overall Score (Pension-Friendly States): 99.3 vs 24; Five Percent Income Tax Rate (Top 1 Percent Threshold by State): 20.6% vs 25.0%; One Percent Income Tax Rate (Top 1 Percent Threshold by State): 24.4% vs 27.3%.
- Where does Massachusetts beat Maine most clearly?
- Massachusetts ranks far ahead on Avg Income of Top 0.01% Families (Income Inequality by State): $50.07M vs $7.98M; Governor's Salary (Governor Salary by State): $222,185 vs $70,000; Avg Income of 99.5th–99.9th Percentile Families (Income Inequality by State): $1.44M vs $620,323.
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