Maine vs West Virginia
Maine comes out ahead of West Virginia on 512 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 267 with 12 ties. Maine leads on Sports, Facts & Trivia and Environment and 9 more categories. West Virginia leads on Agriculture, Travel and Politics & Government and 1 more category.
791 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 12 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 512
- Avg. percentile
- 50
- Categories led
- 12
- Wins
- 267
- Avg. percentile
- 39
- Categories led
- 4
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Maine | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,421,310 42nd of 51 | 1,764,892 39th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $74,733 33rd of 51 | $59,608 50th 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 | 16.7% 48th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 97.1 26th of 51 | 89.5 9th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $57,480 29th of 51 | $50,051 50th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $65,780 23rd of 51 | $56,470 49th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,139 21st of 51 | $872 1st of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 93.2 1st of 51 | 241.7 20th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,759 43rd of 48 | 5,067 22nd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsMaine · 17 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMaine · 18 statistics
- EnvironmentMaine · 37 statistics
- EducationMaine · 51 statistics
- HealthMaine · 187 statistics
- PopulationMaine · 124 statistics
- CultureMaine · 78 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMaine · 68 statistics
- GeographyMaine · 25 statistics
- AgricultureWest Virginia · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMaine · 36 statistics
- TravelWest Virginia · 29 statistics
- LawMaine · 65 statistics
- EconomicsMaine · 295 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWest Virginia · 126 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWest Virginia · 48 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Maine | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Arts RankBest States to Retire | 4th 4th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Consumer Affairs Overall RankGreenest States | 5th 5th of 51 | 51st 51st of 51 |
| Youth Custody Rate per 100k YouthsIncarceration Rates by State | 22 4th of 49 | 202 48th of 49 |
| LPC Application FeeLPC Requirements by State | $25.00 1st of 49 | $250 tied 44th of 49 |
| WH Environmental QualityGreenest States | 4th 4th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Least Juvenile Incarceration RankWorst Prisons by State | 5th tied 5th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Greenest StatesMost Beautiful States | 7th 7th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Work Environment RankHappiest States | 8th 7th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Accident RateWorst Drivers by State | 25.5 per 1k drivers 48th of 51 | 13.5 per 1k drivers 6th of 51 |
| Most Hated RankMost Hated States in the US | 44th tied 6th best of 50 | 4th 4th worst of 50 |
| Housing Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 133.8 44th of 51 | 71.5 3rd of 51 |
| Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State | 41.0% 6th of 50 | 105.0% 46th of 50 |
| WH 2023 Total ScoreGreenest States | 69.6 10th of 50 | 19.3 50th of 50 |
| WH Eco Friendly BehaviorGreenest States | 8th 8th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| AffordabilityWorst States to Retire | 8th 8th worst of 50 | 48th 3rd best of 50 |
| COLI Housing Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 128.7 41st of 51 | 59.9 1st of 51 |
| Cost of Living Index (Housing)Average Rent by State | 128.7 41st of 51 | 59.9 1st of 51 |
| Combined 7 SeriesVaccination Rates by State | 76.2% 9th of 51 | 64.8% 49th of 51 |
| Healthcare Cost and QualityPension-Friendly States | 72 5th of 50 | 24 44th of 50 |
| Juvenile Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 15 per 100k 9th of 49 | 116 per 100k 47th of 49 |
| Fatality RateFloods by State | 0.15 9th of 47 | 1.68 45th of 47 |
| Anxiety Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 2,659 per 100k 8th of 51 | 2,806 per 100k 47th of 51 |
| Driving IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 44.1 per 1k drivers 46th of 51 | 26.0 per 1k drivers 7th of 51 |
| Access RankBest States for Fishing | 4th 4th of 51 | 43rd 43rd of 51 |
| Median Income - Six Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $135,194 9th of 51 | $88,516 48th of 51 |
| Education and Child CareBest States to Raise a Family | 4th 4th of 50 | 42nd 42nd of 50 |
| SSI Ethics Enforcement Agencies ScoreMost Corrupt States | 39.2 46th of 50 | 68.8 8th of 50 |
| Education and Health (WalletHub)Best States to Live In | 11th 11th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Educational Attainment RankMost Educated U.S. States | 12th 12th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Overall Education RankLeast Educated States | 12th 12th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Maine or West Virginia?
- Maine comes out ahead of West Virginia on 512 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 267 with 12 ties. Maine leads on Sports, Facts & Trivia and Environment and 9 more categories. West Virginia leads on Agriculture, Travel and Politics & Government and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Maine or West Virginia?
- Maine has a population of 1,421,310 (42nd of 51 US states) and West Virginia has 1,764,892 (39th of 51).
- How do Maine and West Virginia compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Maine $74,733 (33rd of 51), West Virginia $59,608 (50th of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- How do Maine and West Virginia compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Maine 3.4% (tied 10th of 51), West Virginia 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. Maine ranks better.
- Where does Maine beat West Virginia most clearly?
- Maine ranks far ahead on Arts Rank (Best States to Retire): 4th vs 50th; Consumer Affairs Overall Rank (Greenest States): 5th vs 51st; Youth Custody Rate per 100k Youths (Incarceration Rates by State): 22 vs 202.
- Where does West Virginia beat Maine most clearly?
- West Virginia ranks far ahead on Accident Rate (Worst Drivers by State): 13.5 per 1k drivers vs 25.5 per 1k drivers; Housing Costs Index (Cost of Living Index by State): 71.5 vs 133.8; Affordability (Worst States to Retire): 48th vs 8th.
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