Massachusetts vs North Dakota
Massachusetts comes out ahead of North Dakota on 460 of 774 statistics where one end is better, to 310 with 4 ties. Massachusetts leads on Population, Education and Health and 9 more categories. North Dakota leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Law and 1 more category.
774 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 4 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 460
- Avg. percentile
- 61
- Categories led
- 12
- Wins
- 310
- Avg. percentile
- 55
- Categories led
- 4
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Massachusetts | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,169,608 16th of 51 | 805,329 47th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $103,960 2nd of 51 | $76,657 28th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 | 2.6% 3rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.0% 10th of 51 | 10.8% 20th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 105.8 45th of 51 | 89.0 8th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $71,629 4th of 51 | $65,271 7th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $85,610 2nd of 51 | $64,050 31st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,762 48th of 51 | $954 tied 4th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 302.7 27th of 51 | 238.1 18th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,134 33rd of 48 | 9,184 48th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- PopulationMassachusetts · 123 statistics
- EducationMassachusetts · 51 statistics
- HealthMassachusetts · 183 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMassachusetts · 63 statistics
- TravelMassachusetts · 27 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Dakota · 36 statistics
- EnvironmentMassachusetts · 38 statistics
- GeographyMassachusetts · 25 statistics
- CultureMassachusetts · 79 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMassachusetts · 48 statistics
- SportsMassachusetts · 17 statistics
- EconomicsMassachusetts · 290 statistics
- LawNorth Dakota · 63 statistics
- Facts & TriviaMassachusetts · 17 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNorth Dakota · 116 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Massachusetts | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Speeding IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 0.3 per 1k drivers 2nd of 51 | 11.9 per 1k drivers 51st of 51 |
| Overall RankFood Waste by State | 50th best of 50 | 2nd 2nd worst of 50 |
| Wasted Instead of ReusedFood Waste by State | 50th best of 50 | 3rd 3rd worst of 50 |
| % of Pop. with Associates DegreeMost Educated U.S. States | 7.1% 48th of 51 | 14.2% 1st of 51 |
| Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $751 50th of 51 | $140 3rd of 51 |
| Social and Civic Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 4th 4th of 51 | 51st 51st of 51 |
| Annual SalaryPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $104,435 1st of 50 | $71,625 47th of 50 |
| Hourly WagePhysical Therapist Salary by State | $50.21 1st of 50 | $34.44 47th of 50 |
| Monthly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $8,702 1st of 50 | $5,968 47th of 50 |
| Weekly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State | $2,008 1st of 50 | $1,377 47th of 50 |
| COLI Utilities Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 150.0 49th of 51 | 81.0 3rd of 51 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $85.00 49th of 50 | $15.00 4th of 50 |
| Viability RankFarming-Friendly States | 47th 47th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Educational Attainment DiversityMost Diverse US States | 1st tied 1st of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| % of Pop. with Graduate or Professional DegreeMost Educated U.S. States | 22.6% 2nd of 51 | 10.5% tied 46th of 51 |
| Average (Minutes)Commute Time by State | 30 47th of 51 | 17.6 2nd of 51 |
| Average Commute (Minutes)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 29.1 47th of 51 | 17.9 2nd of 51 |
| Annual CostAssisted Living Costs by State | $78,000 48th of 51 | $40,695 3rd of 51 |
| Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State | 77.63 48th of 51 | 42.59 3rd of 51 |
| Utilities Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 153.2 49th of 51 | 82.1 4th of 51 |
| Average Net WorthWealth Inequality by State | $787,154 6th of 50 | $339,955 50th of 50 |
| SSI Political Financing ScoreMost Corrupt States | 92 1st of 50 | 39.5 45th of 50 |
| Average Commute Time (Minutes)Single Mom Friendly States | 30 tied 46th of 51 | 18 tied 2nd of 51 |
| Livable Wage w/ No Children (Annual)Living Wage by State | $63,610 50th of 51 | $42,874 6th of 51 |
| Livable Wage w/ No Children (Hourly)Living Wage by State | $30.58 50th of 51 | $20.61 6th of 51 |
| Price Level (Utilities)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 152.1 49th of 51 | 73.7 5th of 51 |
| Unemployment Insurance Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 50th 51st of 51 | 7th 7th of 51 |
| Median Price: CondosMedian Home Price by State | $565,700 48th of 51 | $215,200 4th of 51 |
| Intermediate 2-4 YearsHVAC Salary by State | $65,300 1st of 50 | $53,000 44th of 50 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,762 48th of 51 | $954 tied 4th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Massachusetts or North Dakota?
- Massachusetts comes out ahead of North Dakota on 460 of 774 statistics where one end is better, to 310 with 4 ties. Massachusetts leads on Population, Education and Health and 9 more categories. North Dakota leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Law and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Massachusetts or North Dakota?
- Massachusetts has a population of 7,169,608 (16th of 51 US states) and North Dakota has 805,329 (47th of 51).
- How do Massachusetts and North Dakota compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Massachusetts $103,960 (2nd of 51), North Dakota $76,657 (28th of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
- How do Massachusetts and North Dakota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Massachusetts 4.5% (tied 37th of 51), North Dakota 2.6% (3rd of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- Where does Massachusetts beat North Dakota most clearly?
- Massachusetts ranks far ahead on Speeding Incidents (Worst Drivers by State): 0.3 per 1k drivers vs 11.9 per 1k drivers; Overall Rank (Food Waste by State): 50th vs 2nd; Wasted Instead of Reused (Food Waste by State): 50th vs 3rd.
- Where does North Dakota beat Massachusetts most clearly?
- North Dakota ranks far ahead on % of Pop. with Associates Degree (Most Educated U.S. States): 14.2% vs 7.1%; Home Health Care Cost per Capita (Health Care Costs by State): $140 vs $751; COLI Utilities Costs Index (Least Expensive States): 81.0 vs 150.0.
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