Maine vs North Carolina
Maine comes out ahead of North Carolina on 417 of 797 statistics where one end is better, to 364 with 16 ties. Maine leads on Environment, Education and Crime & Safety and 6 more categories. North Carolina leads on Travel, Agriculture and Geography and 4 more categories.
797 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 16 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 417
- Avg. percentile
- 50
- Categories led
- 9
- Wins
- 364
- Avg. percentile
- 49
- Categories led
- 7
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Maine | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,421,310 42nd of 51 | 11,343,875 9th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,733 33rd of 51 | $72,388 38th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 | 3.8% tied 20th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.7% 19th of 51 | 13.0% 35th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 97.1 26th of 51 | 94.3 21st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $57,480 29th of 51 | $56,310 33rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,780 23rd of 51 | $64,290 29th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,139 21st of 51 | $1,228 25th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 93.2 1st of 51 | 330.3 30th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,759 43rd of 48 | 3,359 10th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EnvironmentMaine · 38 statistics
- TravelNorth Carolina · 28 statistics
- EducationMaine · 51 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMaine · 68 statistics
- AgricultureNorth Carolina · 17 statistics
- GeographyNorth Carolina · 25 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNorth Carolina · 48 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMaine · 36 statistics
- SportsNorth Carolina · 17 statistics
- EconomicsMaine · 295 statistics
- PopulationMaine · 125 statistics
- CultureMaine · 78 statistics
- LawNorth Carolina · 66 statistics
- HealthMaine · 188 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMaine · 18 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNorth Carolina · 125 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Maine | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State | $349 1st of 51 | $403 46th of 51 |
| Religious DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 49th 49th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Burglary Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 78.6 2nd of 51 | 303.9 46th of 51 |
| Emergency Preparedness Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| LPC Application FeeLPC Requirements by State | $25.00 1st of 49 | $238 43rd of 49 |
| Cancer CasesHealthiest States | 11.1 tied last of 50 | 7.5 tied 6th of 50 |
| Off Grid Via Kuhl Safety ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 88.73 2nd of 50 | 40.01 44th of 50 |
| GDP Growth by State | 0.6% 47th of 50 | 2.7% 6th of 50 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $214 2nd of 51 | $258 43rd of 51 |
| Illicit Drug Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 26.2% 49th of 51 | 13.9% 8th of 51 |
| Murder Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 1.4 tied 3rd of 51 | 6.5 tied 44th of 51 |
| Annual SalaryBSN Salary by State | $95,869 10th of 50 | $69,270 50th of 50 |
| Hourly WageBSN Salary by State | $46.09 10th of 50 | $33.30 50th of 50 |
| Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016Best Weather by State | 2 49th of 49 | 23 tied 8th of 49 |
| Governor's SalaryGovernor Salary by State | $70,000 50th of 50 | $203,073 11th of 50 |
| Marijuana Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 24.3% tied 48th of 51 | 12.3% 9th of 51 |
| Avg. Amount Received in Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $4,450 43rd of 51 | $9,167 4th of 51 |
| Rural Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 6% tied 39th of 50 | 1% tied 1st of 50 |
| Higher Education QualityPublic School Rankings by State | 45th 45th of 50 | 8th 8th of 50 |
| Mean Annual Snowfall 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 77.28 in 2nd of 49 | 5.03 in 38th of 49 |
| % of Personal Income Coming from Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | 10.0% 40th of 51 | 19.2% 3rd of 51 |
| 5G Max Download SpeedStates that have Banned 5G | 109.9 46th of 50 | 197.0 10th of 50 |
| FatalitiesFloods by State | 11 tied 2nd of 47 | 181 36th of 47 |
| YoY Median Price Growth: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State | 7.3% 48th of 51 | 0.3% 12th of 51 |
| Food Wasted RankFood Waste by State | 43rd 8th best of 50 | 8th 8th worst of 50 |
| Health and SafetyBest States to Raise a Family | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 37th 37th of 50 |
| Minimum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State | $5,000 tied 33rd of 50 | $3,500 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Average Temperature Celsius 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 5.0 C 48th of 50 | 15.0 C 13th of 50 |
| Average Temperature Fahrenheit 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 41.0 °F 48th of 50 | 59.0 °F 13th of 50 |
| Registration FeeCar Registration Fees by State | $40.00 tied 9th of 50 | $370 44th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Maine or North Carolina?
- Maine comes out ahead of North Carolina on 417 of 797 statistics where one end is better, to 364 with 16 ties. Maine leads on Environment, Education and Crime & Safety and 6 more categories. North Carolina leads on Travel, Agriculture and Geography and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Maine or North Carolina?
- Maine has a population of 1,421,310 (42nd of 51 US states) and North Carolina has 11,343,875 (9th of 51).
- How do Maine and North Carolina compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Maine $74,733 (33rd of 51), North Carolina $72,388 (38th of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- How do Maine and North Carolina compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Maine 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), North Carolina 3.8% (tied 20th of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- Where does Maine beat North Carolina most clearly?
- Maine ranks far ahead on Avg. Cost of Car Repair Parts (Auto Repair Rates by State): $349 vs $403; Burglary Rate (per 100K) (Crime Rates by State (FBI)): 78.6 vs 303.9; Emergency Preparedness Rank WalletHub (Safest States in the US): 2nd vs 45th.
- Where does North Carolina beat Maine most clearly?
- North Carolina ranks far ahead on Religious Diversity (Least Diverse States in the US): 5th vs 49th; Cancer Cases (Healthiest States): 7.5 vs 11.1; GDP Growth by State: 2.7% vs 0.6%.
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