Which has more people, Maryland or Nebraska?

Maryland has a population of 6,285,380 (19th of 51 US states) and Nebraska has 2,030,421 (38th of 51).

How do Maryland and Nebraska compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Maryland $103,678 (3rd of 51), Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.

How do Maryland and Nebraska compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Maryland 4% (tied 25th of 51), Nebraska 3% (6th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.

Where does Maryland beat Nebraska most clearly?

Maryland ranks far ahead on Health Care Rank (Disability Benefits by State): 3rd vs 48th; Average Teacher Starting Salary (Teacher Pay by State): $54,439 vs $38,811; Employment and Wealth Racial Progress Rank (Least Racist States): 3rd vs 47th.

Where does Nebraska beat Maryland most clearly?

Nebraska ranks far ahead on Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 42.27 vs 88.77; Regulatory Policy Rank (Most Free States): 2nd vs 47th; Average Commute (Minutes) (Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)): 19.2 vs 31.1.

Maryland vs Nebraska

Maryland comes out ahead of Nebraska on 407 of 796 statistics where one end is better, to 380 with 9 ties. Maryland leads on Sports, Travel and Health and 4 more categories. Nebraska leads on Agriculture, Crime & Safety and Infrastructure & Energy and 5 more categories.

796 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 9 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Maryland

Wins: 407
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 7

Nebraska

Wins: 380
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 8

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Maryland	Nebraska
Population	6,285,380 19th of 51	2,030,421 38th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$103,678 3rd of 51	$76,475 29th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	4% tied 25th of 51	3% 6th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	9.45% 5th of 51	10.6% 18th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	105.0 44th of 51	90.1 11th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$61,111 16th of 51	$65,297 6th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$77,580 7th of 51	$62,400 32nd of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,705 44th of 51	$1,072 17th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	358.0 34th of 51	218.4 12th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	4,564 19th of 48	6,281 34th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

AgricultureNebraska · 17 statistics
SportsMaryland · 17 statistics
TravelMaryland · 29 statistics
Crime & SafetyNebraska · 68 statistics
HealthMaryland · 190 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyNebraska · 36 statistics
EducationMaryland · 50 statistics
Politics & GovernmentNebraska · 121 statistics
EnvironmentNebraska · 39 statistics
Facts & TriviaNebraska · 18 statistics
LawNebraska · 67 statistics
Tech & BusinessMaryland · 48 statistics
CultureMaryland · 79 statistics
PopulationNebraska · 126 statistics
GeographyMaryland · 25 statistics
EconomicsEven · 295 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

Statistic	Maryland	Nebraska
Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	88.77 51st of 51	42.27 2nd of 51
Regulatory Policy RankMost Free States	47th 47th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
Average Commute (Minutes)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	31.1 50th of 51	19.2 5th of 51
Average Commute Time (Minutes)Single Mom Friendly States	32 tied 49th of 51	19 tied 4th of 51
Health Care RankDisability Benefits by State	3rd 3rd of 51	48th 48th of 51
Average (Minutes)Commute Time by State	33 50th of 51	18.9 tied 5th of 51
Average Teacher Starting SalaryTeacher Pay by State	$54,439 6th of 51	$38,811 50th of 51
Cocaine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	709.77 45th of 51	266.22 1st of 51
Employment and Wealth Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States	3rd 3rd of 51	47th 47th of 51
Regulatory Policy RankMost Libertarian States	47th 47th of 50	4th 4th of 50
Household Income DiversityMost Diverse US States	45th 45th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
Excessive DrinkersHealthiest States	14.2% 4th of 50	20.5% tied 46th of 50
Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State	1% 1st of 50	26.0% tied 43rd of 50
Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State	$283 1st of 51	$545 44th of 51
% of Pop. with Associates DegreeMost Educated U.S. States	6.6% tied 49th of 51	11.3% 7th of 51
HIV Death RateHIV Statistics by State	11.5 49th of 51	1.8 tied 6th of 51
Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State	$404 1st of 51	$729 43rd of 51
Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State	$403 2nd of 51	$710 44th of 51
Student Loan Average Borrower DebtStudent Loan Debt by State	$42,861 50th of 51	$31,919 8th of 51
Local Street Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State	6.67% tied 3rd of 44	52.6% 38th of 44
Gross IncomeCattle Ranching by State	$127.66M 40th of 50	$17.82B 1st of 50
Drug Deaths Per 100kHealthiest States	41.3 40th of 51	8.7 1st of 51
Overall Racial Integration ScoreLeast Racist States	68.97 6th of 51	51.78 45th of 51
Training Requirements RankBest State To Be a Police Officer	7th 7th of 51	46th 46th of 51
% of Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 Who Undergo Circumcision Each Year (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State	0.0574 43rd of 50	0.174 5th 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	173.7 per 100k person-years 5th of 50
Cost of LivingPension-Friendly States	64 45th of 49	95 tied 6th of 49
Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State	$72.00 tied 47th of 50	$21.50 10th of 50
Average Math SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State	488 40th of 51	619 2nd of 51
Avg. Internet SpeedAverage Internet Speed by State	506.7 1st of 51	270 39th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Maryland or Nebraska?: Maryland comes out ahead of Nebraska on 407 of 796 statistics where one end is better, to 380 with 9 ties. Maryland leads on Sports, Travel and Health and 4 more categories. Nebraska leads on Agriculture, Crime & Safety and Infrastructure & Energy and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Maryland or Nebraska?: Maryland has a population of 6,285,380 (19th of 51 US states) and Nebraska has 2,030,421 (38th of 51).
How do Maryland and Nebraska compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Maryland $103,678 (3rd of 51), Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.
How do Maryland and Nebraska compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Maryland 4% (tied 25th of 51), Nebraska 3% (6th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
Where does Maryland beat Nebraska most clearly?: Maryland ranks far ahead on Health Care Rank (Disability Benefits by State): 3rd vs 48th; Average Teacher Starting Salary (Teacher Pay by State): $54,439 vs $38,811; Employment and Wealth Racial Progress Rank (Least Racist States): 3rd vs 47th.
Where does Nebraska beat Maryland most clearly?: Nebraska ranks far ahead on Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 42.27 vs 88.77; Regulatory Policy Rank (Most Free States): 2nd vs 47th; Average Commute (Minutes) (Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)): 19.2 vs 31.1.

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