Maryland vs Wyoming
Maryland comes out ahead of Wyoming on 402 of 779 statistics where one end is better, to 367 with 10 ties. Maryland leads on Health, Tech & Business and Crime & Safety and 7 more categories. Wyoming leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Sports and 3 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Maryland | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,285,380 19th of 51 | 590,784 51st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $103,678 3rd of 51 | $76,176 30th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 9.45% 5th of 51 | 10.5% 15th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 105.0 44th of 51 | 92.7 16th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $61,111 16th of 51 | $75,501 2nd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $77,580 7th of 51 | $61,560 36th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,705 44th of 51 | $992 8th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 358.0 34th of 51 | 179.9 5th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,564 19th of 48 | 8,224 45th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureWyoming · 17 statistics
- HealthMaryland · 187 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMaryland · 48 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMaryland · 64 statistics
- LawMaryland · 69 statistics
- TravelMaryland · 27 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyWyoming · 36 statistics
- SportsWyoming · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentMaryland · 39 statistics
- PopulationMaryland · 123 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWyoming · 116 statistics
- EconomicsWyoming · 285 statistics
- GeographyMaryland · 25 statistics
- EducationWyoming · 51 statistics
- CultureMaryland · 77 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMaryland · 18 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Maryland | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Median Federal Employee IncomeFederal Government Employees by State | $137,624 1st of 50 | $75,956 50th of 50 |
| Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $283 1st of 51 | $785 50th of 51 |
| Average Student Loan DebtDebt by State | $6,830 49th of 51 | $3,180 1st of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $404 1st of 51 | $1,000 49th of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $403 2nd of 51 | $1,089 50th of 51 |
| Average (Minutes)Commute Time by State | 33 50th of 51 | 17.9 3rd of 51 |
| Average Commute (Minutes)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 31.1 50th of 51 | 18.8 3rd of 51 |
| Average Commute Time (Minutes)Single Mom Friendly States | 32 tied 49th of 51 | 18 tied 2nd of 51 |
| Juvenile Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 9 per 100k tied 4th of 49 | 151 per 100k 49th of 49 |
| Avg. Internet SpeedAverage Internet Speed by State | 506.7 1st of 51 | 203.2 47th of 51 |
| Student Loan Average Borrower DebtStudent Loan Debt by State | $42,861 50th of 51 | $31,250 4th of 51 |
| Median Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $105,440 4th of 49 | $60,840 48th of 49 |
| Youth Custody Rate per 100k YouthsIncarceration Rates by State | 31 5th of 49 | 269 49th of 49 |
| Local Taxes RankBest States to Retire | 46th 46th of 50 | 1st tied 1st of 50 |
| Overall RankBest State To Incorporate In | 46th 46th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| 5G Max Download SpeedStates that have Banned 5G | 222.4 3rd of 50 | 109.5 47th of 50 |
| Educational Attainment DiversityMost Diverse US States | 4th 5th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Avg Income of 90th–95th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $173,556 5th of 51 | $117,805 49th of 51 |
| HIV Death RateHIV Statistics by State | 11.5 49th of 51 | 1.6 5th of 51 |
| License Cost Non ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $30.50 3rd of 50 | $102 46th of 50 |
| Suicide RateSuicide Rates by State | 9.3 per 100k 5th of 50 | 26.3 per 100k 48th of 50 |
| Favorable Gun Laws RankBest States for Gun Owners | 45th 45th of 50 | 2nd tied 2nd of 50 |
| Employment and Wealth Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 6th 6th of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| Supplies RankBest States for Fishing | 46th 46th of 51 | 3rd 3rd of 51 |
| % Fully VaxxedVaccination Rates by State | 79.2% 8th of 50 | 52.8% 50th of 50 |
| Gun Law Rank (Giffords)Gun Laws by State | 8th 8th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Gun Laws Strength RankStrictest Gun Laws by State | 8th 8th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Least Juvenile Incarceration RankWorst Prisons by State | 5th tied 5th of 50 | 47th tied 47th of 50 |
| Regulatory Policy RankMost Free States | 47th 47th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Access ScoreArthritis Friendly States | 32 8th of 51 | 6 tied last of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Maryland or Wyoming?
- Maryland comes out ahead of Wyoming on 402 of 779 statistics where one end is better, to 367 with 10 ties. Maryland leads on Health, Tech & Business and Crime & Safety and 7 more categories. Wyoming leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Sports and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Maryland or Wyoming?
- Maryland has a population of 6,285,380 (19th of 51 US states) and Wyoming has 590,784 (51st of 51).
- How do Maryland and Wyoming compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Maryland $103,678 (3rd of 51), Wyoming $76,176 (30th of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.
- How do Maryland and Wyoming compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Maryland 4% (tied 25th of 51), Wyoming 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Wyoming ranks better.
- Where does Maryland beat Wyoming most clearly?
- Maryland ranks far ahead on Median Federal Employee Income (Federal Government Employees by State): $137,624 vs $75,956; Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg) (Obamacare Prices by State): $283 vs $785; Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg) (Obamacare Prices by State): $404 vs $1,000.
- Where does Wyoming beat Maryland most clearly?
- Wyoming ranks far ahead on Average Student Loan Debt (Debt by State): $3,180 vs $6,830; Average (Minutes) (Commute Time by State): 17.9 vs 33; Average Commute (Minutes) (Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)): 18.8 vs 31.1.
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