Maine vs Rhode Island
Rhode Island comes out ahead of Maine on 402 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 373 with 14 ties. Maine leads on Sports, Agriculture and Travel and 5 more categories. Rhode Island leads on Tech & Business, Health and Economics and 4 more categories.
789 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 14 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 373
- Avg. percentile
- 50
- Categories led
- 8
- Wins
- 402
- Avg. percentile
- 53
- Categories led
- 7
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Maine | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,421,310 42nd of 51 | 1,118,627 44th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,733 33rd of 51 | $87,796 15th 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 | 11.2% 22nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 97.1 26th of 51 | 102.3 37th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $57,480 29th of 51 | $55,878 35th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,780 23rd of 51 | $71,900 13th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,139 21st of 51 | $1,342 30th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 93.2 1st of 51 | 144.1 4th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,759 43rd of 48 | 5,761 29th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsMaine · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessRhode Island · 48 statistics
- AgricultureMaine · 17 statistics
- TravelMaine · 29 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMaine · 36 statistics
- HealthRhode Island · 182 statistics
- LawMaine · 65 statistics
- EnvironmentMaine · 36 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMaine · 18 statistics
- EconomicsRhode Island · 292 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentRhode Island · 125 statistics
- EducationRhode Island · 51 statistics
- Crime & SafetyRhode Island · 66 statistics
- GeographyMaine · 25 statistics
- PopulationRhode Island · 123 statistics
- CultureEven · 78 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Maine | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| SSI Ethics Enforcement Agencies ScoreMost Corrupt States | 39.2 46th of 50 | 79.3 1st of 50 |
| Limited Access RoadsSpeed Limits by State | 75 mph tied 1st of 50 | 55 mph tied 47th of 50 |
| CAS Legal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 2.5 tied 2nd of 48 | 5 tied last of 48 |
| Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 4.35% 5th of 50 | 36.2% 47th of 50 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Fatal Crashes 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 15 3rd of 50 | 77 44th of 50 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Deaths 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 17 3rd of 50 | 80 43rd of 50 |
| Skin Cancer RatesSkin Cancer Rates by State | 27.5 43rd of 48 | 15.4 5th of 48 |
| Trail DiversityBest States for Hiking | 9 tied 1st of 50 | 4 tied 40th of 50 |
| Avg. Internet SpeedAverage Internet Speed by State | 205.2 46th of 51 | 433.3 6th of 51 |
| Binged Alcohol Past MonthDrug Use by State | 21.3% 7th of 51 | 27.5% 47th of 51 |
| Least Juvenile Incarceration RankWorst Prisons by State | 5th tied 5th of 50 | 44th tied 44th of 50 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Young Children)Vaccination Rates by State | 91.3% tied 40th of 51 | 97.1% 1st of 51 |
| Accidents Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping | 8.79 11th of 49 | 10 tied last of 49 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $214 2nd of 51 | $255 40th of 51 |
| Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 95.4% 6th of 51 | 91.3% 44th of 51 |
| Farmland Price Per AcreAcre Value by State | $3,170 12th of 46 | $21,000 46th of 46 |
| FTE Lack of Laws RankMost Corrupt States | 5th 5th worst of 50 | 42nd 9th best of 50 |
| Insured DriversWorst Drivers by State | 95.1 4th of 50 | 83.5 41st of 50 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MinLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $42,296 40th of 50 | $72,500 3rd of 50 |
| Related Groups per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool | 6th 6th of 50 | 42nd 42nd of 50 |
| State Integrity Investigation (SII) Total ScoreMost Corrupt States | 59 tied 39th of 50 | 68 tied 5th of 50 |
| Single Family (Max Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $1,000 tied 42nd of 51 | $700 tied 5th of 51 |
| Health Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 38th 38th of 51 | 2nd 2nd of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $752 44th of 51 | $502 8th of 51 |
| Employment and Wealth Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 42nd 42nd of 51 | 7th 7th of 51 |
| OpportunityBest States to Live In | 3rd 3rd of 49 | 36th 36th of 49 |
| Affordability ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 27 tied 7th of 50 | 6 tied 40th of 50 |
| CAS Illegal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States | 2 tied 3rd of 48 | 3.5 tied 42nd of 48 |
| Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $525 42nd of 51 | $367 8th of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $696 42nd of 51 | $488 8th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Maine or Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island comes out ahead of Maine on 402 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 373 with 14 ties. Maine leads on Sports, Agriculture and Travel and 5 more categories. Rhode Island leads on Tech & Business, Health and Economics 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 Rhode Island?
- Maine has a population of 1,421,310 (42nd of 51 US states) and Rhode Island has 1,118,627 (44th of 51).
- How do Maine and Rhode Island compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Maine $74,733 (33rd of 51), Rhode Island $87,796 (15th of 51) among US states. Rhode Island ranks better.
- How do Maine and Rhode Island compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Maine 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Rhode Island 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- Where does Maine beat Rhode Island most clearly?
- Maine ranks far ahead on Limited Access Roads (Speed Limits by State): 75 mph vs 55 mph; CAS Legal Legislative Corruption Level (1-5) (Most Corrupt States): 2.5 vs 5; Share of All Pedestrian-Related Fatal Accidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 4.35% vs 36.2%.
- Where does Rhode Island beat Maine most clearly?
- Rhode Island ranks far ahead on SSI Ethics Enforcement Agencies Score (Most Corrupt States): 79.3 vs 39.2; Skin Cancer Rates (Skin Cancer Rates by State): 15.4 vs 27.5; Avg. Internet Speed (Average Internet Speed by State): 433.3 vs 205.2.
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