Which has more people, Massachusetts or Nebraska?

Massachusetts has a population of 7,169,608 (16th of 51 US states) and Nebraska has 2,030,421 (38th of 51).

How do Massachusetts and Nebraska compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Massachusetts $103,960 (2nd of 51), Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.

How do Massachusetts and Nebraska compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Massachusetts 4.5% (tied 37th of 51), Nebraska 3% (6th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.

Where does Massachusetts beat Nebraska most clearly?

Massachusetts ranks far ahead on Total Rank (Bicycle Laws by State): 1st vs 49th; Obesity Rate - White (Most Obese States): 27.8% vs 37.1%; Obesity Rate 60+ (Most Obese States): 27.8% vs 37.1%.

Where does Nebraska beat Massachusetts most clearly?

Nebraska ranks far ahead on Veteran Unemployment Rate (Veterans Unemployment Benefits by State): 1.91 vs 6.94; % of Reptile Species at Risk (Most Biodiverse States): 2.1% vs 20.7%; Household Income Diversity (Most Diverse US States): 2nd vs 48th.

Massachusetts vs Nebraska

Massachusetts comes out ahead of Nebraska on 485 of 792 statistics where one end is better, to 294 with 13 ties. Massachusetts leads on Sports, Health and Tech & Business and 9 more categories. Nebraska leads on Agriculture, Facts & Trivia and Infrastructure & Energy.

792 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.

Massachusetts

Wins: 485
Avg. percentile: 61
Categories led: 12

Nebraska

Wins: 294
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 3

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Massachusetts	Nebraska
Population	7,169,608 16th of 51	2,030,421 38th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$103,960 2nd of 51	$76,475 29th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	4.5% tied 37th of 51	3% 6th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	10.0% 10th of 51	10.6% 18th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	105.8 45th of 51	90.1 11th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$71,629 4th of 51	$65,297 6th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$85,610 2nd of 51	$62,400 32nd of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,762 48th of 51	$1,072 17th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	302.7 27th of 51	218.4 12th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	6,134 33rd of 48	6,281 34th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

AgricultureNebraska · 17 statistics
SportsMassachusetts · 17 statistics
HealthMassachusetts · 186 statistics
Tech & BusinessMassachusetts · 48 statistics
PopulationMassachusetts · 124 statistics
TravelMassachusetts · 28 statistics
Facts & TriviaNebraska · 18 statistics
EducationMassachusetts · 50 statistics
CultureMassachusetts · 79 statistics
Crime & SafetyMassachusetts · 72 statistics
GeographyMassachusetts · 25 statistics
EconomicsMassachusetts · 292 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyNebraska · 36 statistics
Politics & GovernmentMassachusetts · 123 statistics
LawMassachusetts · 66 statistics
EnvironmentEven · 39 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

Statistic	Massachusetts	Nebraska
Total RankBicycle Laws by State	1st 1st of 50	49th 49th of 50
Veteran Unemployment RateVeterans Unemployment Benefits by State	6.94 48th of 50	1.91 1st of 50
% of Reptile Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	20.7% 41st of 42	2.1% 2nd of 42
Household Income DiversityMost Diverse US States	48th 48th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	77.63 48th of 51	42.27 2nd of 51
Gross IncomeCattle Ranching by State	$15.68M 46th of 50	$17.82B 1st of 50
Infrastructure RankFarming-Friendly States	48th 48th of 50	4th 4th of 50
Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State	$751 50th of 51	$191 6th of 51
Lyme Disease CasesTick Population by State	9,682 48th of 50	5 tied 5th of 50
Median Price: CondosMedian Home Price by State	$565,700 48th of 51	$215,900 5th of 51
Obesity Rate - WhiteMost Obese States	27.8% 6th of 50	37.1% 48th of 50
Obesity Rate 60+Most Obese States	27.8% 6th of 50	37.1% 48th of 50
Cost of LivingPension-Friendly States	33 49th of 49	95 tied 6th of 49
Average Commute (Minutes)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	29.1 47th of 51	19.2 5th of 51
Average Commute Time (Minutes)Single Mom Friendly States	30 tied 46th of 51	19 tied 4th of 51
Average Teacher Starting SalaryTeacher Pay by State	$52,616 8th of 51	$38,811 50th of 51
Cocaine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	690.13 43rd of 51	266.22 1st of 51
Governor's SalaryGovernor Salary by State	$222,185 6th of 50	$105,000 47th of 50
Personnel RankFarming-Friendly States	47th 47th of 50	6th 6th of 50
Average (Minutes)Commute Time by State	30 47th of 51	18.9 tied 5th of 51
Annual Median WageVeterinarian Salary by State	$123,930 7th of 47	$81,430 45th of 47
Hourly Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State	$59.58 7th of 47	$39.15 45th of 47
% of Pop. with Associates DegreeMost Educated U.S. States	7.1% 48th of 51	11.3% 7th of 51
Obesity RateObesity Rate by State	27.0% tied 3rd of 50	37.6% tied 43rd of 50
Regulatory Policy RankMost Free States	42nd 42nd of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
SSI State Budget Process ScoreMost Corrupt States	65.5 41st of 50	96.9 1st of 50
Health Care RankDisability Benefits by State	7th tied 7th of 51	48th 48th of 51
Utilities Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State	153.2 49th of 51	88.7 tied 8th of 51
Crematory FeeAverage Funeral Cost by State	$343 5th of 51	$535 45th of 51
Unemployment Insurance Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In	50th 51st of 51	11th 11th of 51

See every statistic they shareSearch and sort all of them, adjust for cost of living or population, or add up to two more places.

Quick answers

Which is better, Massachusetts or Nebraska?: Massachusetts comes out ahead of Nebraska on 485 of 792 statistics where one end is better, to 294 with 13 ties. Massachusetts leads on Sports, Health and Tech & Business and 9 more categories. Nebraska leads on Agriculture, Facts & Trivia and Infrastructure & Energy. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Massachusetts or Nebraska?: Massachusetts has a population of 7,169,608 (16th of 51 US states) and Nebraska has 2,030,421 (38th of 51).
How do Massachusetts and Nebraska compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Massachusetts $103,960 (2nd of 51), Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
How do Massachusetts and Nebraska compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Massachusetts 4.5% (tied 37th of 51), Nebraska 3% (6th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
Where does Massachusetts beat Nebraska most clearly?: Massachusetts ranks far ahead on Total Rank (Bicycle Laws by State): 1st vs 49th; Obesity Rate - White (Most Obese States): 27.8% vs 37.1%; Obesity Rate 60+ (Most Obese States): 27.8% vs 37.1%.
Where does Nebraska beat Massachusetts most clearly?: Nebraska ranks far ahead on Veteran Unemployment Rate (Veterans Unemployment Benefits by State): 1.91 vs 6.94; % of Reptile Species at Risk (Most Biodiverse States): 2.1% vs 20.7%; Household Income Diversity (Most Diverse US States): 2nd vs 48th.

More matchups

Other comparisons with Massachusetts or Nebraska.

All US states matchups