Maine vs Washington
Washington comes out ahead of Maine on 455 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 320 with 11 ties. Maine leads on Sports, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories. Washington leads on Agriculture, Tech & Business and Education and 7 more categories.
786 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 320
- Avg. percentile
- 50
- Categories led
- 6
- Wins
- 455
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 10
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Maine | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,421,310 42nd of 51 | 8,074,082 13th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,733 33rd of 51 | $98,141 8th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.7% 19th of 51 | 9.9% 8th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 97.1 26th of 51 | 107.0 46th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $57,480 29th of 51 | $64,421 10th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,780 23rd of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,139 21st of 51 | $1,760 46th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 93.2 1st of 51 | 283.9 25th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,759 43rd of 48 | 5,610 25th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureWashington · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWashington · 48 statistics
- EducationWashington · 51 statistics
- HealthWashington · 184 statistics
- SportsMaine · 17 statistics
- EconomicsWashington · 289 statistics
- TravelMaine · 29 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMaine · 36 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMaine · 68 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWashington · 125 statistics
- Facts & TriviaWashington · 18 statistics
- LawMaine · 63 statistics
- GeographyWashington · 25 statistics
- CultureWashington · 78 statistics
- EnvironmentWashington · 38 statistics
- PopulationMaine · 124 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Maine | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State | $3,184 tied 2nd of 51 | $10,109 51st of 51 |
| Overall ScorePension-Friendly States | 99.3 2nd of 49 | 11.8 47th of 49 |
| Quality of LifePension-Friendly States | 92 2nd of 49 | 22 47th of 49 |
| Death Penalty Year AbolishedDeath Penalty States | 1,887 3rd of 27 | 2,023 27th of 27 |
| Best States for Teachers Total ScoreBest States for Teachers | 36.65 49th of 51 | 59.35 3rd of 51 |
| Burglary Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 78.6 2nd of 51 | 314.2 48th of 51 |
| Opportunity & Competition RankBest States for Teachers | 50th 50th of 51 | 4th 4th of 51 |
| ROI Potential RankFarming-Friendly States | 47th 47th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Avg Combined Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 5.5% 3rd of 47 | 9.51% 45th of 47 |
| Theft RateStolen Cars by State | 61 per 100k 1st of 51 | 462 per 100k 46th of 51 |
| FTE Lack of Laws RankMost Corrupt States | 5th 5th worst of 50 | 48th 3rd best of 50 |
| Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 1,242 per 100k 4th of 51 | 2,793 per 100k 47th of 51 |
| Non-Violent Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 1,142 5th of 51 | 2,466 48th of 51 |
| Governor's SalaryGovernor Salary by State | $70,000 50th of 50 | $218,744 8th of 50 |
| Insured DriversWorst Drivers by State | 95.1 4th of 50 | 78.3 46th of 50 |
| Safety RankBest States to Retire | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 44th 44th of 50 |
| Limited Access RoadsSpeed Limits by State | 75 mph tied 1st of 50 | 60 mph tied 44th of 50 |
| Property Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 939.1 4th of 51 | 1,974.8 46th of 51 |
| Sales Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 8th 8th of 51 | 49th 50th of 51 |
| Higher Education QualityPublic School Rankings by State | 45th 45th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| People of Similar Age RankBest States to Retire | 1st 1st of 50 | 42nd 42nd of 50 |
| Billionaires' Net WorthMost Billionaires by State | $2.8B 38th of 42 | $180.3B 4th of 42 |
| Avg. Internet SpeedAverage Internet Speed by State | 205.2 46th of 51 | 451 5th of 51 |
| 10th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State | $39,640 42nd of 51 | $61,760 1st of 51 |
| Smoking RateHealthiest States | 14.4% 44th of 50 | 7.9% 4th of 50 |
| % of Homeless Who Are UnshelteredHomeless Population by State | 10.1% tied 4th of 51 | 51.4% 45th of 51 |
| % ShelteredHomeless Population by State | 89.9% tied 4th of 51 | 48.6% 45th of 51 |
| Death RateDeath Rate by State | 1,200 per 100k 50th of 51 | 845 per 100k 10th of 51 |
| Avg Annual SalaryDental Hygienists Salary by State | $71,640 43rd of 51 | $106,200 3rd of 51 |
| Avg Hourly WageDental Hygienists Salary by State | $34.44 43rd of 51 | $51.06 3rd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Maine or Washington?
- Washington comes out ahead of Maine on 455 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 320 with 11 ties. Maine leads on Sports, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories. Washington leads on Agriculture, Tech & Business and Education and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Maine or Washington?
- Maine has a population of 1,421,310 (42nd of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
- How do Maine and Washington compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Maine $74,733 (33rd of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
- How do Maine and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Maine 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- Where does Maine beat Washington most clearly?
- Maine ranks far ahead on Average Engagement Ring Cost (Engagement Ring Cost by State): $3,184 vs $10,109; Overall Score (Pension-Friendly States): 99.3 vs 11.8; Quality of Life (Pension-Friendly States): 92 vs 22.
- Where does Washington beat Maine most clearly?
- Washington ranks far ahead on Best States for Teachers Total Score (Best States for Teachers): 59.35 vs 36.65; Opportunity & Competition Rank (Best States for Teachers): 4th vs 50th; ROI Potential Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 2nd vs 47th.
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