Which has more people, Massachusetts or New Jersey?

Massachusetts has a population of 7,169,608 (16th of 51 US states) and New Jersey has 9,590,076 (11th of 51).

How do Massachusetts and New Jersey compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Massachusetts $103,960 (2nd of 51), New Jersey $103,556 (4th of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Massachusetts 4.5% (tied 37th of 51), New Jersey 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.

Where does Massachusetts beat New Jersey most clearly?

Massachusetts ranks far ahead on Combined 7 Series (Vaccination Rates by State): 79.9% vs 66.3%; Primary Care Physicians Per 100k (Healthiest States): 400 vs 246; SSI Electoral Oversight Score (Most Corrupt States): 80.6 vs 22.2.

Where does New Jersey beat Massachusetts most clearly?

New Jersey ranks far ahead on % of Reptile Species at Risk (Most Biodiverse States): 2.4% vs 20.7%; Cocaine Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 1.45% vs 2.45%; Min Rate (Tax Rates by State): 1.4% vs 5%.

Massachusetts vs New Jersey

Massachusetts comes out ahead of New Jersey on 470 of 804 statistics where one end is better, to 316 with 18 ties. Massachusetts leads on Population, Law and Infrastructure & Energy and 11 more categories. New Jersey leads on Education.

804 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 18 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Massachusetts

Wins: 470
Avg. percentile: 61
Categories led: 14

New Jersey

Wins: 316
Avg. percentile: 56
Categories led: 1

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Massachusetts	New Jersey
Population	7,169,608 16th of 51	9,590,076 11th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$103,960 2nd of 51	$103,556 4th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	4.5% tied 37th of 51	5.2% tied 46th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	10.0% 10th of 51	9.72% 6th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	105.8 45th of 51	108.8 48th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$71,629 4th of 51	$63,142 12th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$85,610 2nd of 51	$78,040 6th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,762 48th of 51	$1,720 45th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	302.7 27th of 51	193.8 6th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	6,134 33rd of 48	5,168 23rd of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

PopulationMassachusetts · 123 statistics
LawMassachusetts · 67 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMassachusetts · 36 statistics
EnvironmentMassachusetts · 39 statistics
Politics & GovernmentMassachusetts · 125 statistics
CultureMassachusetts · 79 statistics
HealthMassachusetts · 188 statistics
Crime & SafetyMassachusetts · 74 statistics
Tech & BusinessMassachusetts · 48 statistics
EconomicsMassachusetts · 293 statistics
SportsMassachusetts · 17 statistics
Facts & TriviaMassachusetts · 18 statistics
AgricultureMassachusetts · 17 statistics
GeographyMassachusetts · 25 statistics
EducationNew Jersey · 51 statistics
TravelEven · 28 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Massachusetts	New Jersey
% of Reptile Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	20.7% 41st of 42	2.4% 3rd of 42
Combined 7 SeriesVaccination Rates by State	79.9% 2nd of 51	66.3% 47th of 51
Primary Care Physicians Per 100kHealthiest States	400 2nd of 51	246 47th of 51
SSI Electoral Oversight ScoreMost Corrupt States	80.6 tied 6th of 50	22.2 50th of 50
Cocaine Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	2.45% tied 44th of 51	1.45% 3rd of 51
VaricellaVaccination Rates by State	95.4% 1st of 51	88.8% 43rd of 51
HPV Up-to-Date MaleVaccination Rates by State	79.1% 2nd of 51	54.9% 43rd of 51
WH Environmental QualityGreenest States	6th 6th of 50	45th 45th of 50
MMRVaccination Rates by State	96.0% 1st of 51	89.8% tied 40th of 51
Min RateTax Rates by State	5% 37th of 40	1.4% tied 6th of 40
School Safety RankPublic School Rankings by State	38th 38th of 50	1st 1st of 50
HepB 3 Doses (Young Children)Vaccination Rates by State	95.5% 3rd of 51	91.3% tied 40th of 51
Individual Income Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In	11th 11th of 51	48th tied 48th of 51
Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State	$85.00 49th of 50	$24.00 tied 12th of 50
Cancer Rate: New CasesCancer Rates by State	430.9 per 100k 9th of 51	497.1 per 100k 46th of 51
Income Tax Minimum RateTaxes by State	5% tied 35th of 39	1.4% tied 8th of 39
Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State	30.6% 2nd of 51	45.0% 38th of 51
Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State	96.3% 3rd of 51	92.1% tied 37th of 51
InterstateAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State	17.0% 33rd of 42	4.91% 5th of 42
5 Year Income % ChangeLawyer-Friendly States	15.0% 6th of 48	-1.24% 38th of 48
Financial Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US	3rd 3rd of 50	36th 36th of 50
Varicella 2 Doses (No Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State	94.3% 14th of 51	87.9% tied 47th of 51
Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool	33rd tied 33rd of 50	1st 1st of 50
Education Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States	40th 40th of 51	7th 7th of 51
Nurses per 1k PopulationNurse-Patient Ratios by State	13.48 4th of 51	8.46 37th of 51
Violent Crime Rate per 100kMost Dangerous Cities by State	479 39th of 45	156 10th of 45
Overall RankWorst States to Retire	34th 17th best of 50	2nd 2nd worst of 50
Quality of LifeWorst States to Retire	50th best of 50	18th 18th worst of 50
Foreclosure RateForeclosure Rates by State	2,268 35th of 51	824 3rd of 51
Substance Abuse ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.	72.18 38th of 49	29.81 8th of 49

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Quick answers

Which is better, Massachusetts or New Jersey?: Massachusetts comes out ahead of New Jersey on 470 of 804 statistics where one end is better, to 316 with 18 ties. Massachusetts leads on Population, Law and Infrastructure & Energy and 11 more categories. New Jersey leads on Education. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Massachusetts or New Jersey?: Massachusetts has a population of 7,169,608 (16th of 51 US states) and New Jersey has 9,590,076 (11th of 51).
How do Massachusetts and New Jersey compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Massachusetts $103,960 (2nd of 51), New Jersey $103,556 (4th of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
How do Massachusetts and New Jersey compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Massachusetts 4.5% (tied 37th of 51), New Jersey 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
Where does Massachusetts beat New Jersey most clearly?: Massachusetts ranks far ahead on Combined 7 Series (Vaccination Rates by State): 79.9% vs 66.3%; Primary Care Physicians Per 100k (Healthiest States): 400 vs 246; SSI Electoral Oversight Score (Most Corrupt States): 80.6 vs 22.2.
Where does New Jersey beat Massachusetts most clearly?: New Jersey ranks far ahead on % of Reptile Species at Risk (Most Biodiverse States): 2.4% vs 20.7%; Cocaine Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 1.45% vs 2.45%; Min Rate (Tax Rates by State): 1.4% vs 5%.

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