Maryland vs North Dakota
North Dakota comes out ahead of Maryland on 400 of 783 statistics where one end is better, to 376 with 7 ties. Maryland leads on Travel, Education and Facts & Trivia and 6 more categories. North Dakota leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Politics & Government and 4 more categories.
783 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 7 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 376
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 9
- Wins
- 400
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 7
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Maryland | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,285,380 19th of 51 | 805,329 47th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $103,678 3rd of 51 | $76,657 28th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 2.6% 3rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 9.45% 5th of 51 | 10.8% 20th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 105.0 44th of 51 | 89.0 8th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $61,111 16th of 51 | $65,271 7th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,580 7th of 51 | $64,050 31st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,705 44th of 51 | $954 tied 4th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 358.0 34th of 51 | 238.1 18th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,564 19th of 48 | 9,184 48th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- TravelMaryland · 28 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Dakota · 36 statistics
- EducationMaryland · 51 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMaryland · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentMaryland · 38 statistics
- HealthMaryland · 187 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNorth Dakota · 119 statistics
- LawNorth Dakota · 65 statistics
- GeographyMaryland · 25 statistics
- SportsMaryland · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNorth Dakota · 48 statistics
- PopulationMaryland · 125 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNorth Dakota · 63 statistics
- CultureMaryland · 79 statistics
- EconomicsNorth Dakota · 292 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Maryland | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Taxes Charged on Lottery WinningsTaxes on Lottery Winnings by State | 8.95% tied last of 37 | 2.9% 1st of 37 |
| Student Loan Average Borrower DebtStudent Loan Debt by State | $42,861 50th of 51 | $28,604 1st of 51 |
| State Tax RateMega Millions States | 8.75 37th of 38 | 2.9 1st of 38 |
| % of Pop. with Associates DegreeMost Educated U.S. States | 6.6% tied 49th of 51 | 14.2% 1st of 51 |
| Average (Minutes)Commute Time by State | 33 50th of 51 | 17.6 2nd of 51 |
| Average Commute (Minutes)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 31.1 50th of 51 | 17.9 2nd of 51 |
| Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 88.77 51st of 51 | 42.59 3rd of 51 |
| Average Commute Time (Minutes)Single Mom Friendly States | 32 tied 49th of 51 | 18 tied 2nd of 51 |
| # Dentists per 1k jobsDentist Salary by State | 1.1 3rd of 50 | 0.49 49th of 50 |
| Median Annual WageOT Salary by State | $98,280 5th of 51 | $75,640 51st of 51 |
| Median Hourly WageOT Salary by State | $47.25 5th of 51 | $36.36 51st of 51 |
| Foreclosure RateForeclosure Rates by State | 897 4th of 51 | 7,875 50th of 51 |
| Annual SalarySchool Counselor Salary by State | $62,337 2nd of 50 | $43,079 47th of 50 |
| Hourly WageSchool Counselor Salary by State | $29.97 2nd of 50 | $20.71 47th of 50 |
| Monthly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $5,194 2nd of 50 | $3,589 47th of 50 |
| Weekly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State | $1,198 2nd of 50 | $828 47th of 50 |
| 5G Max Download SpeedStates that have Banned 5G | 222.4 3rd of 50 | 92.8 48th of 50 |
| SSI Civil Service Management ScoreMost Corrupt States | 69.5 5th of 50 | 50.2 49th of 50 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $72.00 tied 47th of 50 | $15.00 4th of 50 |
| % of Pop. with Graduate or Professional DegreeMost Educated U.S. States | 21.5% 3rd of 51 | 10.5% tied 46th of 51 |
| Quality of Education RankMost Educated U.S. States | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| MinimumCorporate Tax Rates by State | 8.25% tied 39th of 44 | 1.41% 2nd of 44 |
| Excessive DrinkersHealthiest States | 14.2% 4th of 50 | 20.5% tied 46th of 50 |
| Service Fees (USD)Bad Check Laws by State | $35.00 50th of 50 | $20.00 tied 2nd of 50 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio HighDebt by State | 1.84% tied 46th of 51 | 1.11% tied 1st of 51 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio LowDebt by State | 1.72% tied 46th of 51 | 0.4% tied 1st of 51 |
| Groceries Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 105.8 47th of 51 | 95.9 tied 4th of 51 |
| HIV Death RateHIV Statistics by State | 11.5 49th of 51 | 1.8 tied 6th of 51 |
| Obesity Rate - Native American and AlaskanMost Obese States | 29.7% 4th of 46 | 46.6% 42nd of 46 |
| Total Average PriceCigarette Prices by State | $13.47 per pack 47th of 51 | $8.71 per pack 5th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Maryland or North Dakota?
- North Dakota comes out ahead of Maryland on 400 of 783 statistics where one end is better, to 376 with 7 ties. Maryland leads on Travel, Education and Facts & Trivia and 6 more categories. North Dakota leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Politics & Government and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Maryland or North Dakota?
- Maryland has a population of 6,285,380 (19th of 51 US states) and North Dakota has 805,329 (47th of 51).
- How do Maryland and North Dakota compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Maryland $103,678 (3rd of 51), North Dakota $76,657 (28th of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.
- How do Maryland and North Dakota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Maryland 4% (tied 25th of 51), North Dakota 2.6% (3rd of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- Where does Maryland beat North Dakota most clearly?
- Maryland ranks far ahead on # Dentists per 1k jobs (Dentist Salary by State): 1.1 vs 0.49; Median Annual Wage (OT Salary by State): $98,280 vs $75,640; Median Hourly Wage (OT Salary by State): $47.25 vs $36.36.
- Where does North Dakota beat Maryland most clearly?
- North Dakota ranks far ahead on Taxes Charged on Lottery Winnings (Taxes on Lottery Winnings by State): 2.9% vs 8.95%; Student Loan Average Borrower Debt (Student Loan Debt by State): $28,604 vs $42,861; State Tax Rate (Mega Millions States): 2.9 vs 8.75.
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