Maine vs Utah
Utah comes out ahead of Maine on 446 of 787 statistics where one end is better, to 331 with 10 ties. Maine leads on Environment, Sports and Law. Utah leads on Geography, Education and Facts & Trivia and 10 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Maine | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,421,310 42nd of 51 | 3,574,825 30th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,733 33rd of 51 | $95,166 11th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 | 3.6% 17th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.7% 19th of 51 | 8.5% 2nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 97.1 26th of 51 | 98.9 31st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $57,480 29th of 51 | $55,116 40th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,780 23rd of 51 | $66,290 21st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,139 21st of 51 | $1,496 37th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 93.2 1st of 51 | 235.7 17th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,759 43rd of 48 | 6,978 38th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EnvironmentMaine · 37 statistics
- SportsMaine · 17 statistics
- GeographyUtah · 25 statistics
- EducationUtah · 51 statistics
- Facts & TriviaUtah · 18 statistics
- CultureUtah · 76 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUtah · 36 statistics
- Tech & BusinessUtah · 48 statistics
- TravelUtah · 29 statistics
- HealthUtah · 188 statistics
- AgricultureUtah · 17 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUtah · 125 statistics
- EconomicsUtah · 294 statistics
- PopulationUtah · 125 statistics
- LawMaine · 65 statistics
- Crime & SafetyUtah · 68 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Maine | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| People of Similar Age RankBest States to Retire | 1st 1st of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Death RateDeath Rate by State | 1,200 per 100k 50th of 51 | 623 per 100k 1st of 51 |
| Opportunity & Competition RankBest States for Teachers | 50th 50th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Quality of LifePension-Friendly States | 92 2nd of 49 | 2 49th of 49 |
| Illicit Drug Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 26.2% 49th of 51 | 11.9% 1st of 51 |
| Best States for Teachers Total ScoreBest States for Teachers | 36.65 49th of 51 | 59.66 2nd of 51 |
| Driving Fatalities Involving AlcoholAlcohol Consumption by State | 39.8% 47th of 50 | 19.7% 1st of 50 |
| Marijuana Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 24.3% tied 48th of 51 | 11.2% 3rd of 51 |
| Primary Care Physicians Per 100kHealthiest States | 386 3rd of 51 | 240 48th of 51 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair PartsAuto Repair Rates by State | $349 1st of 51 | $402 45th of 51 |
| Access RankBest States for Fishing | 4th 4th of 51 | 48th 48th of 51 |
| Culture and Diversity RankBest States to Retire | 4th 4th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Smoking RateHealthiest States | 14.4% 44th of 50 | 5.7% 1st of 50 |
| GDP Growth by State | 0.6% 47th of 50 | 2.8% tied 4th of 50 |
| Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 43.7% 49th of 51 | 86.8% 6th of 51 |
| Employment Per 1000 JobsVeterinarian Salary by State | 0.76 8th of 50 | 0.36 50th of 50 |
| Industrial Toxin Concentration (US News)Air Quality by State | 229 pounds/mi² 8th of 50 | 3,460 pounds/mi² 50th of 50 |
| State Rank Fed GovtPublic Land by State | 45th 45th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Substance Abuse ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S. | 80.46 43rd of 49 | 11.65 2nd of 49 |
| Health Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 115.4 tied 46th of 51 | 88.9 4th of 51 |
| Business CostsEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 4 tied 5th of 50 | 10 tied last of 50 |
| Avg. Cost of Car Repair LaborAuto Repair Rates by State | $214 2nd of 51 | $259 44th of 51 |
| COLI Health Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 113.7 46th of 51 | 88.4 4th of 51 |
| SSI ProcurementMost Corrupt States | 56.7 44th of 50 | 83.3 3rd of 50 |
| Personal Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $12,077 42nd of 51 | $7,522 1st of 51 |
| YoY Median Price Growth: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State | 7.3% 48th of 51 | -1% 7th of 51 |
| Cardiovascular DiseaseHealthiest States | 11.1 tied 41st of 50 | 6.6 2nd of 50 |
| SmokersSmoking Rates by State | 14.0% tied 38th of 50 | 6% 1st of 50 |
| Average Annual Sunlight 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 3,815 kJ/m² 47th of 48 | 4,887 kJ/m² 9th of 48 |
| Varicella 2 DosesVaccination Rates by State | 97.1% tied 4th of 50 | 88.2% 44th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Maine or Utah?
- Utah comes out ahead of Maine on 446 of 787 statistics where one end is better, to 331 with 10 ties. Maine leads on Environment, Sports and Law. Utah leads on Geography, Education and Facts & Trivia and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Maine or Utah?
- Maine has a population of 1,421,310 (42nd of 51 US states) and Utah has 3,574,825 (30th of 51).
- How do Maine and Utah compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Maine $74,733 (33rd of 51), Utah $95,166 (11th of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.
- How do Maine and Utah compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Maine 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Utah 3.6% (17th of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- Where does Maine beat Utah most clearly?
- Maine ranks far ahead on People of Similar Age Rank (Best States to Retire): 1st vs 50th; Quality of Life (Pension-Friendly States): 92 vs 2; Primary Care Physicians Per 100k (Healthiest States): 386 vs 240.
- Where does Utah beat Maine most clearly?
- Utah ranks far ahead on Death Rate (Death Rate by State): 623 per 100k vs 1,200 per 100k; Opportunity & Competition Rank (Best States for Teachers): 1st vs 50th; Illicit Drug Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 11.9% vs 26.2%.
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