Maryland vs Washington
Washington comes out ahead of Maryland on 416 of 795 statistics where one end is better, to 369 with 10 ties. Maryland leads on Travel, Facts & Trivia and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories. Washington leads on Agriculture, Tech & Business and Education and 6 more categories.
795 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 369
- Avg. percentile
- 55
- Categories led
- 6
- Wins
- 416
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 9
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Maryland | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,285,380 19th of 51 | 8,074,082 13th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $103,678 3rd of 51 | $98,141 8th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 4.7% tied 43rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 9.45% 5th of 51 | 9.9% 8th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 105.0 44th of 51 | 107.0 46th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $61,111 16th of 51 | $64,421 10th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,580 7th of 51 | $83,330 3rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,705 44th of 51 | $1,760 46th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 358.0 34th of 51 | 283.9 25th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,564 19th of 48 | 5,610 25th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureWashington · 17 statistics
- Tech & BusinessWashington · 48 statistics
- TravelMaryland · 29 statistics
- EducationWashington · 51 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMaryland · 18 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWashington · 118 statistics
- EconomicsWashington · 288 statistics
- EnvironmentWashington · 40 statistics
- Crime & SafetyWashington · 70 statistics
- LawWashington · 67 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMaryland · 36 statistics
- CultureMaryland · 79 statistics
- PopulationMaryland · 125 statistics
- GeographyMaryland · 25 statistics
- HealthWashington · 189 statistics
- SportsEven · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Maryland | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Meth Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 0.48% 2nd of 51 | 1.7% 47th of 51 |
| Medical Cannabis CostMarijuana Cost by State | $361 46th of 50 | $233 2nd of 50 |
| SSI Internal Auditing ScoreMost Corrupt States | 54.9 49th of 50 | 86.8 tied 4th of 50 |
| Average Student Loan DebtDebt by State | $6,830 49th of 51 | $4,250 7th of 51 |
| Foreclosure RateForeclosure Rates by State | 897 4th of 51 | 4,222 46th of 51 |
| Annual Cost IncreaseGrocery Prices by State | 4.2% tied 5th of 50 | 8.8% tied 46th of 50 |
| Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State | 1% 1st of 50 | 23.0% 40th of 50 |
| Avg Combined Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | 6% tied 7th of 47 | 9.51% 45th of 47 |
| Annual Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $113,340 40th of 51 | $145,390 1st of 51 |
| Hourly Mean WagePhysician Assistant Salary by State | $54.49 40th of 51 | $69.90 1st of 51 |
| Minimum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State | $57,600 45th of 51 | $99,100 6th of 51 |
| License Cost Non ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $30.50 3rd of 50 | $84.50 41st of 50 |
| Avg. Amount Received in Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | $9,684 2nd of 51 | $4,571 40th of 51 |
| Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State | $800 tied 48th of 51 | $200 tied 10th of 51 |
| Annual Conviction RateMost Corrupt States | 0.56 per 10k Government Employees 44th of 50 | 0.14 per 10k Government Employees 7th of 50 |
| FTE Lack of Laws RankMost Corrupt States | 11th 11th worst of 50 | 48th 3rd best of 50 |
| % of Pop. with Associates DegreeMost Educated U.S. States | 6.6% tied 49th of 51 | 10.2% tied 10th of 51 |
| Obesity Rate - Native American and AlaskanMost Obese States | 29.7% 4th of 46 | 44.1% tied 37th of 46 |
| Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 1,355 per 100k 13th of 51 | 1,940 per 100k 50th of 51 |
| Individual Income Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 45th 45th of 51 | 8th 8th of 51 |
| Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State | 76.0% 37th of 50 | 15.0% 1st of 50 |
| Tot. Sales & Excise Tax BurdenTax Burden by State | 2.77% 12th of 50 | 5.73% 48th of 50 |
| % of Bird Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 1.3% tied 9th of 51 | 3% 47th of 51 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Young Children)Vaccination Rates by State | 93.8% tied 12th of 51 | 88.6% 49th of 51 |
| Economy RankQuality of Life by State | 44th 44th of 50 | 9th 9th of 50 |
| Equality in Jailing RankWorst Prisons by State | 40th 40th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State | $31.16 40th of 50 | $20.73 5th of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State | $64,810 40th of 50 | $43,130 5th of 50 |
| Employment RateEmployment Rate by State | 97.3% tied 13th of 51 | 95.5% 49th of 51 |
| % of Amphibian Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 5% 7th of 31 | 32.0% 28th of 31 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Maryland or Washington?
- Washington comes out ahead of Maryland on 416 of 795 statistics where one end is better, to 369 with 10 ties. Maryland leads on Travel, Facts & Trivia and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories. Washington leads on Agriculture, Tech & Business and Education 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 Washington?
- Maryland has a population of 6,285,380 (19th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
- How do Maryland and Washington compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Maryland $103,678 (3rd of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.
- How do Maryland and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Maryland 4% (tied 25th of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.
- Where does Maryland beat Washington most clearly?
- Maryland ranks far ahead on Meth Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 0.48% vs 1.7%; Foreclosure Rate (Foreclosure Rates by State): 897 vs 4,222; Annual Cost Increase (Grocery Prices by State): 4.2% vs 8.8%.
- Where does Washington beat Maryland most clearly?
- Washington ranks far ahead on Medical Cannabis Cost (Marijuana Cost by State): $233 vs $361; SSI Internal Auditing Score (Most Corrupt States): 86.8 vs 54.9; Average Student Loan Debt (Debt by State): $4,250 vs $6,830.
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