Maryland vs New Jersey
New Jersey comes out ahead of Maryland on 398 of 808 statistics where one end is better, to 397 with 13 ties. Maryland leads on Facts & Trivia, Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories. New Jersey leads on Crime & Safety, Tech & Business and Population and 5 more categories.
808 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 13 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 397
- Avg. percentile
- 55
- Categories led
- 6
- Wins
- 398
- Avg. percentile
- 56
- Categories led
- 8
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Maryland | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,285,380 19th of 51 | 9,590,076 11th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $103,678 3rd of 51 | $103,556 4th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 9.45% 5th of 51 | 9.72% 6th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 105.0 44th of 51 | 108.8 48th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $61,111 16th of 51 | $63,142 12th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,580 7th of 51 | $78,040 6th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,705 44th of 51 | $1,720 45th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 358.0 34th of 51 | 193.8 6th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,564 19th of 48 | 5,168 23rd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Crime & SafetyNew Jersey · 70 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMaryland · 18 statistics
- AgricultureMaryland · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNew Jersey · 48 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMaryland · 36 statistics
- PopulationNew Jersey · 125 statistics
- EducationNew Jersey · 51 statistics
- EnvironmentMaryland · 39 statistics
- SportsMaryland · 17 statistics
- LawMaryland · 73 statistics
- GeographyNew Jersey · 25 statistics
- HealthNew Jersey · 189 statistics
- EconomicsNew Jersey · 293 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Jersey · 121 statistics
- TravelEven · 29 statistics
- CultureEven · 79 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Maryland | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| State Tax RateMega Millions States | 8.75 37th of 38 | 3 2nd of 38 |
| Total Crime CostMost Dangerous Cities by State | $4.26T 44th of 45 | $53.63B 3rd of 45 |
| Property Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State | 4,278 44th of 45 | 646 4th of 45 |
| Crime Cost per CapitaMost Dangerous Cities by State | $7,542 45th of 45 | $376 5th of 45 |
| Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 43.3% 46th of 51 | 21.0% 1st of 51 |
| Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 1% 1st of 50 | 27.0% 45th of 50 |
| Service Fees (USD)Bad Check Laws by State | $35.00 50th of 50 | $20.00 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Domestic Violence with IPV-Related Impact in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State | 38.0% 44th of 51 | 18.6% 1st of 51 |
| SSI Electoral Oversight ScoreMost Corrupt States | 75 tied 9th of 50 | 22.2 50th of 50 |
| Minimum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State | $57,600 45th of 51 | $102,000 5th of 51 |
| Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State | $362,090 9th of 50 | $324,770 48th of 50 |
| FTE Lack of Laws RankMost Corrupt States | 11th 11th worst of 50 | 50th best of 50 |
| Violent Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State | 1,572 45th of 45 | 156 10th of 45 |
| Average Wind SpeedWindiest States in the U.S. | 19.74 mph 7th of 51 | 14.33 mph 46th of 51 |
| WH Environmental QualityGreenest States | 7th 7th of 50 | 45th 45th of 50 |
| Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State | $81.91 38th of 51 | $65.43 1st of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $404 1st of 51 | $700 38th 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 | 0.137 8th of 50 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $72.00 tied 47th of 50 | $24.00 tied 12th of 50 |
| Insured DriversWorst Drivers by State | 85.9 36th of 50 | 96.9 1st of 50 |
| NAEP Math ScoresBest States for Education | 268 tied 38th of 50 | 282 tied 3rd 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 | 137.3 per 100k person-years 8th of 50 |
| Combined 7 SeriesVaccination Rates by State | 74.9% 12th of 51 | 66.3% 47th of 51 |
| Crematory FeeAverage Funeral Cost by State | $482 37th of 51 | $316 2nd of 51 |
| VaricellaVaccination Rates by State | 92.9% 8th of 51 | 88.8% 43rd of 51 |
| Safety RankQuality of Life by State | 35th 35th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Students Enrolled In Home School per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool | 14th 14th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Overall Best (WalletHub)Best States to Live In | 35th 35th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Total Score (WalletHub)Best States to Live In | 48.38 35th of 50 | 59.43 2nd of 50 |
| % of Reptile Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 10.9% 30th of 42 | 2.4% 3rd of 42 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Maryland or New Jersey?
- New Jersey comes out ahead of Maryland on 398 of 808 statistics where one end is better, to 397 with 13 ties. Maryland leads on Facts & Trivia, Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories. New Jersey leads on Crime & Safety, Tech & Business and Population 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 New Jersey?
- Maryland has a population of 6,285,380 (19th of 51 US states) and New Jersey has 9,590,076 (11th of 51).
- How do Maryland and New Jersey compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Maryland $103,678 (3rd of 51), New Jersey $103,556 (4th of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.
- How do Maryland and New Jersey compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Maryland 4% (tied 25th of 51), New Jersey 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.
- Where does Maryland beat New Jersey most clearly?
- Maryland ranks far ahead on Urban Pavement Roughness (Road Quality by State): 1% vs 27.0%; SSI Electoral Oversight Score (Most Corrupt States): 75 vs 22.2; Average Salary (Highest Paying Jobs by State): $362,090 vs $324,770.
- Where does New Jersey beat Maryland most clearly?
- New Jersey ranks far ahead on State Tax Rate (Mega Millions States): 3 vs 8.75; Total Crime Cost (Most Dangerous Cities by State): $53.63B vs $4.26T; Property Crime Rate per 100k (Most Dangerous Cities by State): 646 vs 4,278.
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