Maine vs Texas
Maine comes out ahead of Texas on 410 of 782 statistics where one end is better, to 361 with 11 ties. Maine leads on Environment, Crime & Safety and Sports and 9 more categories. Texas leads on Agriculture, Travel and Health.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Maine | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,421,310 42nd of 51 | 32,101,064 2nd of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,733 33rd of 51 | $78,476 22nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.7% 19th of 51 | 13.8% 40th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 97.1 26th of 51 | 97.1 27th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $57,480 29th of 51 | $58,219 27th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,780 23rd of 51 | $65,750 24th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,139 21st of 51 | $1,403 33rd of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 93.2 1st of 51 | 344.9 31st of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,759 43rd of 48 | 1,820 3rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureTexas · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentMaine · 38 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMaine · 68 statistics
- SportsMaine · 17 statistics
- PopulationMaine · 124 statistics
- EducationMaine · 51 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMaine · 18 statistics
- GeographyMaine · 25 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMaine · 119 statistics
- TravelTexas · 29 statistics
- CultureMaine · 77 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMaine · 48 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMaine · 36 statistics
- LawMaine · 63 statistics
- HealthTexas · 187 statistics
- EconomicsEven · 289 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Maine | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016Best Weather by State | 2 49th of 49 | 48 1st of 49 |
| Off Grid Via Kuhl Safety ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 88.73 2nd of 50 | 13.3 50th of 50 |
| People of Similar Age RankBest States to Retire | 1st 1st of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| FatalitiesFloods by State | 11 tied 2nd of 47 | 1,069 47th of 47 |
| % of Pop. with Less Than High School DiplomaMost Educated U.S. States | 5.2% 2nd of 51 | 13.3% 50th of 51 |
| Primary Care Physicians Per 100kHealthiest States | 386 3rd of 51 | 225 51st of 51 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Deaths 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 17 3rd of 50 | 148 50th of 50 |
| Deadliest 10 Miles Fatal Crashes 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State | 15 3rd of 50 | 142 50th of 50 |
| Health Care RankBest States to Retire | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Overall RankBest States to Retire | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Personal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Marijuana Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 24.3% tied 48th of 51 | 11.0% 1st of 51 |
| Death RateDeath Rate by State | 1,200 per 100k 50th of 51 | 751 per 100k 3rd of 51 |
| Illicit Drug Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 26.2% 49th of 51 | 12.3% 2nd of 51 |
| Cancer CasesHealthiest States | 11.1 tied last of 50 | 7.1 tied 3rd of 50 |
| AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $118,142 2nd of 50 | $74,606 48th of 50 |
| Emergency Preparedness Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $56.80 2nd of 50 | $35.87 48th of 50 |
| MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $9,845 2nd of 50 | $6,217 48th of 50 |
| Opportunity RankWorst States to Live in | 48th 2nd best of 50 | 3rd 3rd worst of 50 |
| Personal Freedom RankMost Free States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Religious DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 49th 49th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $2,271 2nd of 50 | $1,434 48th of 50 |
| Health and SafetyBest States to Raise a Family | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Racial & Ethnic DiversityMost Diverse US States | 49th 49th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| OpportunityBest States to Live In | 3rd 3rd of 49 | 48th 47th of 49 |
| WeatherPension-Friendly States | 17 tied last of 49 | 83 tied 4th of 49 |
| Average Annual Sunlight 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 3,815 kJ/m² 47th of 48 | 5,137 kJ/m² 4th of 48 |
| % That Received Updated BoosterVaccination Rates by State | 25.2% 2nd of 50 | 8.4% 46th of 50 |
| Average Temperature Celsius 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 5.0 C 48th of 50 | 18.2 C 4th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Maine or Texas?
- Maine comes out ahead of Texas on 410 of 782 statistics where one end is better, to 361 with 11 ties. Maine leads on Environment, Crime & Safety and Sports and 9 more categories. Texas leads on Agriculture, Travel and Health. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Maine or Texas?
- Maine has a population of 1,421,310 (42nd of 51 US states) and Texas has 32,101,064 (2nd of 51).
- How do Maine and Texas compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Maine $74,733 (33rd of 51), Texas $78,476 (22nd of 51) among US states. Texas ranks better.
- How do Maine and Texas compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Maine 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Texas 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- Where does Maine beat Texas most clearly?
- Maine ranks far ahead on Off Grid Via Kuhl Safety Score (Off-Grid Living Legal States): 88.73 vs 13.3; People of Similar Age Rank (Best States to Retire): 1st vs 49th; Fatalities (Floods by State): 11 vs 1,069.
- Where does Texas beat Maine most clearly?
- Texas ranks far ahead on Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016 (Best Weather by State): 48 vs 2; Marijuana Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 11.0% vs 24.3%; Death Rate (Death Rate by State): 751 per 100k vs 1,200 per 100k.
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