Maryland vs New Hampshire
New Hampshire comes out ahead of Maryland on 386 of 785 statistics where one end is better, to 384 with 15 ties. Maryland leads on Sports, Agriculture and Education and 4 more categories. New Hampshire leads on Crime & Safety, Politics & Government and Population and 6 more categories.
785 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 15 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 384
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 7
- Wins
- 386
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 9
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Maryland | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,285,380 19th of 51 | 1,422,166 41st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $103,678 3rd of 51 | $99,031 7th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 3.2% tied 7th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 9.45% 5th of 51 | 7.25% 1st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 105.0 44th of 51 | 104.2 43rd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $61,111 16th of 51 | $64,632 9th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,580 7th of 51 | $71,360 14th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,705 44th of 51 | $1,491 36th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 358.0 34th of 51 | 117.6 3rd of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,564 19th of 48 | 7,449 40th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Crime & SafetyNew Hampshire · 66 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Hampshire · 114 statistics
- PopulationNew Hampshire · 126 statistics
- GeographyNew Hampshire · 25 statistics
- SportsMaryland · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNew Hampshire · 33 statistics
- AgricultureMaryland · 17 statistics
- EducationMaryland · 51 statistics
- CultureNew Hampshire · 78 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMaryland · 18 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Hampshire · 39 statistics
- HealthMaryland · 190 statistics
- LawNew Hampshire · 58 statistics
- EconomicsNew Hampshire · 289 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMaryland · 47 statistics
- TravelMaryland · 29 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Maryland | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom RankMost Free States | 45th 46th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Overall Freedom RankMost Libertarian States | 45th 45th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Overall Freedom ScoreMost Libertarian States | -0.34 45th of 50 | 0.71 1st of 50 |
| State Freedom ScoreState Powers | -0.203 tied 44th of 50 | 0.592 1st of 50 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 315.6 47th of 51 | 53.3 3rd of 51 |
| Annual Conviction RateMost Corrupt States | 0.56 per 10k Government Employees 44th of 50 | 0.07 per 10k Government Employees 1st of 50 |
| Racial & Ethnic DiversityMost Diverse US States | 5th 5th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Economy RankQuality of Life by State | 44th 44th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Best States for Teachers Total ScoreBest States for Teachers | 54.35 6th of 51 | 36.98 48th of 51 |
| MMR 2 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 90.4% tied 45th of 51 | 96.8% tied 3rd of 51 |
| 5G Max Download SpeedStates that have Banned 5G | 222.4 3rd of 50 | 122.1 44th of 50 |
| Non-Violent Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 2,050 43rd of 51 | 918 2nd of 51 |
| Property Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 1,819.7 43rd of 51 | 818.1 2nd of 51 |
| Local Taxes RankBest States to Retire | 46th 46th of 50 | 6th 6th of 50 |
| HIV Death RateHIV Statistics by State | 11.5 49th of 51 | 2.0 tied 8th of 51 |
| Christmas Spirit RankChristmas by State | 41st 41st of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Overall RankBest State To Incorporate In | 46th 46th of 51 | 6th 6th of 51 |
| Local Effective Tax RateHighest Taxed States | 10.0% 42nd of 50 | 5.94% 3rd of 50 |
| Age-Adjusted Depression RateDepression Rates by State | 17.2% tied 3rd of 49 | 25.1% tied 41st of 49 |
| Affordability ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 30 tied 3rd of 50 | 6 tied 40th of 50 |
| Crime RateCrime Rate by State | 2,470 per 100k 41st of 51 | 1,028 per 100k 2nd of 51 |
| Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State | 1,390.37 7th of 51 | 3,131.31 46th of 51 |
| Cultural DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 9th 9th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Average New Car Price With Tax And FeesCar Registration Fees by State | $53,394 39th of 50 | $50,166 1st of 50 |
| Higher Education QualityPublic School Rankings by State | 12th 12th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Kuhl Crime Rate ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 424 39th of 50 | 102 1st of 50 |
| Work-RelatedMost Stressed States | 7th 7th worst of 50 | 45th 6th best of 50 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (No Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 89.2% 42nd of 51 | 96.5% 4th of 51 |
| Cultural Diversity RankMost Diverse US States | 10th 10th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Murder Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 5.3 39th of 51 | 1.2 tied 1st of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Maryland or New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire comes out ahead of Maryland on 386 of 785 statistics where one end is better, to 384 with 15 ties. Maryland leads on Sports, Agriculture and Education and 4 more categories. New Hampshire leads on Crime & Safety, Politics & Government and Population and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Maryland or New Hampshire?
- Maryland has a population of 6,285,380 (19th of 51 US states) and New Hampshire has 1,422,166 (41st of 51).
- How do Maryland and New Hampshire compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Maryland $103,678 (3rd of 51), New Hampshire $99,031 (7th of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.
- How do Maryland and New Hampshire compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Maryland 4% (tied 25th of 51), New Hampshire 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- Where does Maryland beat New Hampshire most clearly?
- Maryland ranks far ahead on Racial & Ethnic Diversity (Most Diverse US States): 5th vs 47th; Best States for Teachers Total Score (Best States for Teachers): 54.35 vs 36.98; 5G Max Download Speed (States that have Banned 5G): 222.4 vs 122.1.
- Where does New Hampshire beat Maryland most clearly?
- New Hampshire ranks far ahead on Freedom Rank (Most Free States): 1st vs 45th; Overall Freedom Rank (Most Libertarian States): 1st vs 45th; Overall Freedom Score (Most Libertarian States): 0.71 vs -0.34.
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