Maine vs Missouri
Maine comes out ahead of Missouri on 411 of 790 statistics where one end is better, to 370 with 9 ties. Maine leads on Crime & Safety, Environment and Population and 6 more categories. Missouri leads on Agriculture, Tech & Business and Travel and 2 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Maine | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,421,310 42nd of 51 | 6,297,538 18th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,733 33rd of 51 | $70,702 41st of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 | 4% tied 25th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.7% 19th of 51 | 12.6% 34th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 97.1 26th of 51 | 90.8 13th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $57,480 29th of 51 | $57,850 28th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,780 23rd of 51 | $62,160 34th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,139 21st of 51 | $1,033 11th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 93.2 1st of 51 | 417.8 41st of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,759 43rd of 48 | 4,980 21st of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureMissouri · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMaine · 68 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMissouri · 48 statistics
- EnvironmentMaine · 38 statistics
- PopulationMaine · 124 statistics
- SportsMaine · 17 statistics
- HealthMaine · 184 statistics
- EducationMaine · 51 statistics
- GeographyMaine · 25 statistics
- TravelMissouri · 29 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMissouri · 127 statistics
- CultureMaine · 78 statistics
- EconomicsMissouri · 294 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMaine · 18 statistics
- LawEven · 64 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyEven · 36 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Maine | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Off Grid Via Kuhl Safety ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 88.73 2nd of 50 | 37.02 48th of 50 |
| Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016Best Weather by State | 2 49th of 49 | 29 5th of 49 |
| DMV FeesCar Dealer Fees by State | $1,365 48th of 51 | $39.00 3rd of 51 |
| Overall ScoreBest States to Retire | 19.48 49th of 50 | 29.78 5th of 50 |
| Theft RateStolen Cars by State | 61 per 100k 1st of 51 | 428 per 100k 45th of 51 |
| Crime & CorrectionBest States to Live In | 2nd 2nd of 49 | 44th 44th of 49 |
| Murder Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 1.4 tied 3rd of 51 | 7.1 tied 46th of 51 |
| PrisonersPrisons by State | 165 2nd of 50 | 687 44th of 50 |
| PriceEgg Prices by State | $5.84 per dozen tied 42nd of 50 | $4.24 per dozen 1st of 50 |
| Crime RatePension-Friendly States | 99 2nd of 49 | 17 tied 42nd of 49 |
| Annual CostAssisted Living Costs by State | $70,380 43rd of 51 | $36,000 1st of 51 |
| Violent Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 100 1st of 51 | 462 43rd of 51 |
| BBQ Restaurants Per Capita RankBest BBQ by State | 46th 45th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Violent Crime Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 102 per 100k 1st of 50 | 459 per 100k 42nd of 50 |
| Crime and Corrections RankWorst States to Live in | 49th 2nd best of 50 | 8th 8th worst of 50 |
| Safest State Overall Rank US NewsSafest States in the US | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 43rd 43rd of 50 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 59.3 4th of 51 | 293.1 45th of 51 |
| Kuhl Crime Rate ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 103 2nd of 50 | 453 42nd of 50 |
| Price Level (Other Services)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.2 47th of 51 | 95.2 7th of 51 |
| Property Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 47th 47th of 51 | 7th 7th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 93.2 1st of 51 | 417.8 41st of 51 |
| Emergency Preparedness Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 41st 41st of 50 |
| % of Reptile Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 19.0% 39th of 42 | 3% 7th of 42 |
| Chronically HomelessHomeless Population by State | 1,984 41st of 51 | 84 2nd of 51 |
| COLI Transportation Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 107.5 40th of 51 | 87.2 1st of 51 |
| Transportation Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 104.8 40th of 51 | 88.4 1st of 51 |
| Accident RateWorst Drivers by State | 25.5 per 1k drivers 48th of 51 | 14.2 per 1k drivers 9th of 51 |
| Students Enrolled In Home School per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Rural Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 6% tied 39th of 50 | 1% tied 1st of 50 |
| Income Tax Minimum RateTaxes by State | 5.8% 39th of 39 | 1.5% 10th of 39 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Maine or Missouri?
- Maine comes out ahead of Missouri on 411 of 790 statistics where one end is better, to 370 with 9 ties. Maine leads on Crime & Safety, Environment and Population and 6 more categories. Missouri leads on Agriculture, Tech & Business and Travel and 2 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Maine or Missouri?
- Maine has a population of 1,421,310 (42nd of 51 US states) and Missouri has 6,297,538 (18th of 51).
- How do Maine and Missouri compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Maine $74,733 (33rd of 51), Missouri $70,702 (41st of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- How do Maine and Missouri compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Maine 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Missouri 4% (tied 25th of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- Where does Maine beat Missouri most clearly?
- Maine ranks far ahead on Off Grid Via Kuhl Safety Score (Off-Grid Living Legal States): 88.73 vs 37.02; Theft Rate (Stolen Cars by State): 61 per 100k vs 428 per 100k; Crime & Correction (Best States to Live In): 2nd vs 44th.
- Where does Missouri beat Maine most clearly?
- Missouri ranks far ahead on Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016 (Best Weather by State): 29 vs 2; DMV Fees (Car Dealer Fees by State): $39.00 vs $1,365; Overall Score (Best States to Retire): 29.78 vs 19.48.
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