Maine vs Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania comes out ahead of Maine on 398 of 783 statistics where one end is better, to 369 with 16 ties. Maine leads on Crime & Safety, Environment and Infrastructure & Energy and 5 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Tech & Business, Education and Travel and 5 more categories.
783 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
- 369
- Avg. percentile
- 50
- Categories led
- 8
- Wins
- 398
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 8
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Maine | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,421,310 42nd of 51 | 13,073,016 5th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,733 33rd of 51 | $77,971 24th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 | 4.3% tied 33rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.7% 19th of 51 | 11.7% 25th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 97.1 26th of 51 | 97.6 28th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $57,480 29th of 51 | $58,620 24th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,780 23rd of 51 | $65,730 25th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,139 21st of 51 | $1,209 24th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 93.2 1st of 51 | 226.8 14th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,759 43rd of 48 | 5,700 28th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Crime & SafetyMaine · 67 statistics
- Tech & BusinessPennsylvania · 48 statistics
- EnvironmentMaine · 38 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMaine · 36 statistics
- EducationPennsylvania · 51 statistics
- TravelPennsylvania · 29 statistics
- GeographyMaine · 25 statistics
- SportsMaine · 17 statistics
- Facts & TriviaPennsylvania · 18 statistics
- CulturePennsylvania · 78 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentPennsylvania · 124 statistics
- EconomicsPennsylvania · 294 statistics
- AgriculturePennsylvania · 17 statistics
- HealthMaine · 183 statistics
- PopulationMaine · 120 statistics
- LawMaine · 65 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Maine | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Governor's SalaryGovernor Salary by State | $70,000 50th of 50 | $245,760 2nd of 50 |
| FatalitiesFloods by State | 11 tied 2nd of 47 | 277 44th of 47 |
| Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 43.7% 49th of 51 | 88.6% 5th of 51 |
| CAS Legal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 2.5 tied 2nd of 48 | 5 tied last of 48 |
| Health Care RankBest States to Retire | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Single Family (Max Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $1,000 tied 42nd of 51 | $650 tied 1st of 51 |
| Average IVF CostIVF Cost by State | $9,128 4th of 51 | $11,976 46th of 51 |
| Related Groups per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool | 6th 6th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $900 tied 46th of 51 | $650 tied 1st of 51 |
| Overall ScoreBest States to Retire | 19.48 49th of 50 | 28.1 9th of 50 |
| Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016Best Weather by State | 2 49th of 49 | 23 tied 8th of 49 |
| Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 4.35% 5th of 50 | 35.7% tied 44th of 50 |
| Health Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 115.4 tied 46th of 51 | 91.6 7th of 51 |
| Avg. Internet SpeedAverage Internet Speed by State | 205.2 46th of 51 | 430.8 7th of 51 |
| COLI Health Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 113.7 46th of 51 | 90.6 7th of 51 |
| Driving IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 44.1 per 1k drivers 46th of 51 | 26.5 per 1k drivers 8th of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $752 44th of 51 | $478 6th of 51 |
| Maximum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State | $76,140 41st of 51 | $141,940 3rd of 51 |
| MinimumCorporate Tax Rates by State | 3.5% tied 4th of 44 | 7.99% 37th of 44 |
| Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State | 41.0% 6th of 50 | 89.0% tied 42nd of 50 |
| Accident RateWorst Drivers by State | 25.5 per 1k drivers 48th of 51 | 14.7 per 1k drivers 11th of 51 |
| Fiscal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States | 41st 41st of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Max RateTax Rates by State | 7.15% 34th of 44 | 3.07% 3rd of 44 |
| Livability RankDisability Benefits by State | 37th 37th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Off Grid Via Kuhl Safety ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 88.73 2nd of 50 | 47.52 37th of 50 |
| Police Pensions Avg. Annual PayPolice Pensions by State | $48,719 44th of 50 | $60,774 9th of 50 |
| Air Quality Rank (US News)Air Quality by State | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 38th 38th of 50 |
| Days with Unhealthy Air Quality (US News)Air Quality by State | 64 3rd of 50 | 170 38th of 50 |
| Capital Gains RateCapital Gains Tax by State | 7.15% 33rd of 43 | 3.07% 3rd of 43 |
| Income Tax Maximum RateTaxes by State | 7.15% 33rd of 43 | 3.07% 3rd of 43 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Maine or Pennsylvania?
- Pennsylvania comes out ahead of Maine on 398 of 783 statistics where one end is better, to 369 with 16 ties. Maine leads on Crime & Safety, Environment and Infrastructure & Energy and 5 more categories. Pennsylvania leads on Tech & Business, Education and Travel and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Maine or Pennsylvania?
- Maine has a population of 1,421,310 (42nd of 51 US states) and Pennsylvania has 13,073,016 (5th of 51).
- How do Maine and Pennsylvania compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Maine $74,733 (33rd of 51), Pennsylvania $77,971 (24th of 51) among US states. Pennsylvania ranks better.
- How do Maine and Pennsylvania compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Maine 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Pennsylvania 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- Where does Maine beat Pennsylvania most clearly?
- Maine ranks far ahead on Fatalities (Floods by State): 11 vs 277; CAS Legal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5) (Most Corrupt States): 2.5 vs 5; Health Care Rank (Best States to Retire): 3rd vs 45th.
- Where does Pennsylvania beat Maine most clearly?
- Pennsylvania ranks far ahead on Governor's Salary (Governor Salary by State): $245,760 vs $70,000; Share of Minimum Wage Workers Income (Child Care Cost by State): 88.6% vs 43.7%; Single Family (Max Appraisal Fees in State) (Appraisal Fees by State): $650 vs $1,000.
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