Maine vs Ohio
Maine comes out ahead of Ohio on 409 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 363 with 19 ties. Maine leads on Environment, Crime & Safety and Population and 7 more categories. Ohio leads on Tech & Business, Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Maine | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,421,310 42nd of 51 | 11,940,399 7th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,733 33rd of 51 | $71,389 40th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.7% 19th of 51 | 13.3% 37th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 97.1 26th of 51 | 92.8 17th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $57,480 29th of 51 | $56,232 34th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,780 23rd of 51 | $64,390 28th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,139 21st of 51 | $1,034 12th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 93.2 1st of 51 | 275.6 24th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,759 43rd of 48 | 5,688 27th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessOhio · 48 statistics
- EnvironmentMaine · 38 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMaine · 68 statistics
- PopulationMaine · 124 statistics
- GeographyMaine · 25 statistics
- EducationMaine · 50 statistics
- HealthMaine · 187 statistics
- CultureMaine · 78 statistics
- AgricultureOhio · 17 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMaine · 18 statistics
- LawMaine · 65 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyOhio · 36 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentOhio · 125 statistics
- TravelOhio · 29 statistics
- SportsMaine · 17 statistics
- EconomicsOhio · 295 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Maine | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Overall ScoreBest States to Retire | 19.48 49th of 50 | 29.79 4th of 50 |
| Change in # Of Private Prisons 2000-2019 %Private Prisons by State | -100.0% tied 1st of 30 | 253.0% 28th of 30 |
| Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 95.4% 6th of 51 | 90.3% 49th of 51 |
| Viability RankFarming-Friendly States | 45th 45th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $900 tied 46th of 51 | $650 tied 1st of 51 |
| Property Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 47th 47th of 51 | 6th 6th of 51 |
| Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - % of MenDomestic Violence by State | 21.8% 5th of 50 | 36.7% 45th of 50 |
| Change in Prison Population 2000-2022Private Prisons by State | -100.0% tied 1st of 30 | 241.0% 28th of 30 |
| Youth Custody Rate per 100k YouthsIncarceration Rates by State | 22 4th of 49 | 122 42nd of 49 |
| PriceEgg Prices by State | $5.84 per dozen tied 42nd of 50 | $4.39 per dozen 4th of 50 |
| 5G Max Download SpeedStates that have Banned 5G | 109.9 46th of 50 | 199.7 8th of 50 |
| Industrial Toxin Concentration (US News)Air Quality by State | 229 pounds/mi² 8th of 50 | 2,184 pounds/mi² 46th of 50 |
| AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $118,142 2nd of 50 | $83,400 40th of 50 |
| HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $56.80 2nd of 50 | $40.10 40th of 50 |
| MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $9,845 2nd of 50 | $6,950 40th of 50 |
| SSI Pension Fund Management ScoreMost Corrupt States | 50.4 41st of 50 | 90 3rd of 50 |
| WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $2,271 2nd of 50 | $1,603 40th of 50 |
| Death Penalty Year AbolishedDeath Penalty States | 1,887 3rd of 27 | 2,019 tied 22nd of 27 |
| SSI Electoral Oversight ScoreMost Corrupt States | 45.1 47th of 50 | 75 tied 9th of 50 |
| Varicella 2 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 97.1% tied 4th of 50 | 88.5% 42nd of 50 |
| Consumer Affairs Overall RankGreenest States | 5th 5th of 51 | 43rd 43rd of 51 |
| DMV FeesCar Dealer Fees by State | $1,365 48th of 51 | $95.00 10th of 51 |
| Incarceration RateIncarceration Rates by State | 107 per 100k 2nd of 50 | 385 per 100k 39th of 50 |
| Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 107 per 100k 2nd of 50 | 385 per 100k 39th of 50 |
| Male Prisoner RatePrison Population by State | 217 per 100k 2nd of 50 | 733 per 100k 39th of 50 |
| Personal Freedom RankMost Free States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 40th 40th of 50 |
| Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping | 10 1st of 49 | 3.33 37th of 49 |
| Least Juvenile Incarceration RankWorst Prisons by State | 5th tied 5th of 50 | 42nd 42nd of 50 |
| Low Incarceration Rate RankWorst Prisons by State | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 38th tied 38th of 50 |
| Prisoner RatePrison Population by State | 119 per 100k 2nd of 50 | 394 per 100k tied 38th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Maine or Ohio?
- Maine comes out ahead of Ohio on 409 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 363 with 19 ties. Maine leads on Environment, Crime & Safety and Population and 7 more categories. Ohio leads on Tech & Business, Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Maine or Ohio?
- Maine has a population of 1,421,310 (42nd of 51 US states) and Ohio has 11,940,399 (7th of 51).
- How do Maine and Ohio compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Maine $74,733 (33rd of 51), Ohio $71,389 (40th of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- How do Maine and Ohio compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Maine 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Ohio 4.6% (tied 40th of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- Where does Maine beat Ohio most clearly?
- Maine ranks far ahead on Change in # Of Private Prisons 2000-2019 % (Private Prisons by State): -100.0% vs 253.0%; Polio 3 Doses (Vaccination Rates by State): 95.4% vs 90.3%; Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - % of Men (Domestic Violence by State): 21.8% vs 36.7%.
- Where does Ohio beat Maine most clearly?
- Ohio ranks far ahead on Overall Score (Best States to Retire): 29.79 vs 19.48; Viability Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 4th vs 45th; Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State) (Appraisal Fees by State): $650 vs $900.
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