Maryland vs Massachusetts
Massachusetts comes out ahead of Maryland on 460 of 795 statistics where one end is better, to 312 with 23 ties. Maryland leads on Facts & Trivia, Agriculture and Sports and 1 more category. Massachusetts leads on Crime & Safety, Population and Tech & Business and 9 more categories.
795 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 23 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 312
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 4
- Wins
- 460
- Avg. percentile
- 61
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Maryland | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,285,380 19th of 51 | 7,169,608 16th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $103,678 3rd of 51 | $103,960 2nd of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 9.45% 5th of 51 | 10.0% 10th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 105.0 44th of 51 | 105.8 45th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $61,111 16th of 51 | $71,629 4th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,580 7th of 51 | $85,610 2nd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,705 44th of 51 | $1,762 48th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 358.0 34th of 51 | 302.7 27th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,564 19th of 48 | 6,134 33rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Crime & SafetyMassachusetts · 67 statistics
- PopulationMassachusetts · 124 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMassachusetts · 48 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMassachusetts · 118 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMaryland · 18 statistics
- AgricultureMaryland · 17 statistics
- LawMassachusetts · 67 statistics
- HealthMassachusetts · 189 statistics
- CultureMassachusetts · 79 statistics
- EducationMassachusetts · 51 statistics
- EconomicsMassachusetts · 290 statistics
- GeographyMassachusetts · 25 statistics
- EnvironmentMassachusetts · 39 statistics
- SportsMaryland · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMassachusetts · 36 statistics
- TravelMaryland · 28 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Maryland | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 1% 1st of 50 | 35.0% 48th of 50 |
| Cost Per CapitaPrisons by State | $317 44th of 50 | $139 tied 1st of 50 |
| Richest Person AgeRichest Person by State | 94 1st of 47 | 62 tied 35th of 47 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 315.6 47th of 51 | 88.0 8th of 51 |
| Non-Violent Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 2,050 43rd of 51 | 1,112 4th of 51 |
| NAEP Math ScoresBest States for Education | 268 tied 38th of 50 | 283 tied 1st of 50 |
| Cocaine Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 1.56% 7th of 51 | 2.45% tied 44th of 51 |
| Nurses per 1k PopulationNurse-Patient Ratios by State | 8.08 42nd of 51 | 13.48 4th of 51 |
| Community Environment RankSaddest States | 4th 4th of 50 | 41st 41st of 50 |
| Veteran Unemployment RateVeterans Unemployment Benefits by State | 3.96 11th of 50 | 6.94 48th of 50 |
| Property Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 1,819.7 43rd of 51 | 1,031.2 6th of 51 |
| Minimum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State | $57,600 45th of 51 | $91,980 9th of 51 |
| Students Enrolled In Home School per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool | 14th 14th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Murder Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 5.3 39th of 51 | 1.4 tied 3rd of 51 |
| GDP Growth by State | 0.7% 46th of 50 | 2.4% tied 11th of 50 |
| Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 2,470 per 100k 41st of 51 | 1,427 per 100k 6th of 51 |
| Insured DriversWorst Drivers by State | 85.9 36th of 50 | 96.5 2nd of 50 |
| Domestic Violence with IPV-Related Impact in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 38.0% 44th of 51 | 26.4% 10th of 51 |
| Individual Income Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 45th 45th of 51 | 11th 11th of 51 |
| One Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 16.2% 42nd of 51 | 23.1% 8th of 51 |
| Total Safety Score WalletHubQuality of Life by State | 49.79 34th of 50 | 60.23 1st of 50 |
| Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 43.3% 46th of 51 | 32.0% tied 12th of 51 |
| Internet Access (1-10)Best States for Camping | 6.19 11th of 49 | 2.01 43rd of 49 |
| Five Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 31.2% 42nd of 51 | 39.0% 9th of 51 |
| 5 Year Income % ChangeLawyer-Friendly States | 1.81% 37th of 48 | 15.0% 6th of 48 |
| % of Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 Who Undergo Circumcision Each Year (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State | 0.0574 43rd of 50 | 0.133 11th of 50 |
| Economy RankQuality of Life by State | 44th 44th of 50 | 12th 12th of 50 |
| Rates of Circumcision in Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State | 57.4 per 100k person-years 43rd of 50 | 132.7 per 100k person-years 11th of 50 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio HighDebt by State | 1.84% tied 46th of 51 | 1.24% tied 9th of 51 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio LowDebt by State | 1.72% tied 46th of 51 | 1.11% tied 9th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Maryland or Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts comes out ahead of Maryland on 460 of 795 statistics where one end is better, to 312 with 23 ties. Maryland leads on Facts & Trivia, Agriculture and Sports and 1 more category. Massachusetts leads on Crime & Safety, Population and Tech & Business and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Maryland or Massachusetts?
- Maryland has a population of 6,285,380 (19th of 51 US states) and Massachusetts has 7,169,608 (16th of 51).
- How do Maryland and Massachusetts compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Maryland $103,678 (3rd of 51), Massachusetts $103,960 (2nd of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
- How do Maryland and Massachusetts compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Maryland 4% (tied 25th of 51), Massachusetts 4.5% (tied 37th of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.
- Where does Maryland beat Massachusetts most clearly?
- Maryland ranks far ahead on Urban Pavement Roughness (Road Quality by State): 1% vs 35.0%; Richest Person Age (Richest Person by State): 94 vs 62; Cocaine Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 1.56% vs 2.45%.
- Where does Massachusetts beat Maryland most clearly?
- Massachusetts ranks far ahead on Cost Per Capita (Prisons by State): $139 vs $317; Motor Vehicle Theft Rate (per 100K) (Crime Rates by State (FBI)): 88.0 vs 315.6; Non-Violent Crime Rate (Crime Rate by State): 1,112 vs 2,050.
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