Massachusetts vs Utah
Massachusetts comes out ahead of Utah on 450 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 334 with 5 ties. Massachusetts leads on Environment, Population and Tech & Business and 8 more categories. Utah leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Geography and 2 more categories.
789 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 5 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 450
- Avg. percentile
- 61
- Categories led
- 11
- Wins
- 334
- Avg. percentile
- 56
- Categories led
- 5
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Massachusetts | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,169,608 16th of 51 | 3,574,825 30th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $103,960 2nd of 51 | $95,166 11th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.5% tied 37th of 51 | 3.6% 17th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.0% 10th of 51 | 8.5% 2nd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 105.8 45th of 51 | 98.9 31st of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $71,629 4th of 51 | $55,116 40th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $85,610 2nd of 51 | $66,290 21st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,762 48th of 51 | $1,496 37th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 302.7 27th of 51 | 235.7 17th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,134 33rd of 48 | 6,978 38th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EnvironmentMassachusetts · 38 statistics
- PopulationMassachusetts · 124 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMassachusetts · 48 statistics
- AgricultureUtah · 17 statistics
- HealthMassachusetts · 189 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUtah · 36 statistics
- GeographyUtah · 25 statistics
- Facts & TriviaUtah · 18 statistics
- EconomicsMassachusetts · 291 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMassachusetts · 72 statistics
- TravelUtah · 28 statistics
- SportsMassachusetts · 17 statistics
- EducationMassachusetts · 51 statistics
- LawMassachusetts · 65 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMassachusetts · 122 statistics
- CultureMassachusetts · 77 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Massachusetts | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation DebtBest States for Education | $15,859 49th of 50 | $10,924 1st of 50 |
| Speeding IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 0.3 per 1k drivers 2nd of 51 | 9.4 per 1k drivers 50th of 51 |
| Skin Cancer RatesSkin Cancer Rates by State | 13.6 3rd of 48 | 38.4 48th of 48 |
| Nurses per 1k PopulationNurse-Patient Ratios by State | 13.48 4th of 51 | 6.75 51st of 51 |
| Personal Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $13,319 48th of 51 | $7,522 1st of 51 |
| Business CostsEntrepreneur-Friendly States | 3 tied 2nd of 50 | 10 tied last of 50 |
| COLI Health Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 125.7 50th of 51 | 88.4 4th of 51 |
| Primary Care Physicians Per 100kHealthiest States | 400 2nd of 51 | 240 48th of 51 |
| Natural Environment RankWorst States to Live in | 48th 3rd best of 50 | 3rd 3rd worst of 50 |
| Alcohol Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 59.0% 46th of 51 | 31.1% 1st of 51 |
| Avg Retail PriceElectricity Cost by State | 19.06 48th of 51 | 8.34 3rd of 51 |
| Health Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 122.2 49th of 51 | 88.9 4th of 51 |
| Health Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 4th 4th of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| School Funding and ResourcesPublic School Rankings by State | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| HPV Up-to-Date FemaleVaccination Rates by State | 80.7% 2nd of 51 | 54.0% tied 46th of 51 |
| Cocaine Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 2.45% tied 44th of 51 | 1.35% 1st of 51 |
| Most Hated RankMost Hated States in the US | 6th 6th worst of 50 | 49th 2nd best of 50 |
| Police Pensions Avg. Annual PayPolice Pensions by State | $66,214 3rd of 50 | $47,128 46th of 50 |
| % of Freshwater Fish Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States | 4.3% tied 5th of 51 | 60.7% 49th of 51 |
| Annual Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $150,500 4th of 47 | $107,830 44th of 47 |
| Hourly Mean WageOptometrist Salary by State | $72.36 4th of 47 | $51.84 44th of 47 |
| Hospital Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $5,062 44th of 51 | $2,774 1st of 51 |
| Illicit Drug Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 24.3% 44th of 51 | 11.9% 1st of 51 |
| Median Federal Employee IncomeFederal Government Employees by State | $107,691 5th of 50 | $77,390 tied 45th of 50 |
| Students Enrolled In Home School per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool | 49th 49th of 50 | 7th 7th of 50 |
| Internet Access (1-10)Best States for Camping | 2.01 43rd of 49 | 9.93 2nd of 49 |
| Annual CostAssisted Living Costs by State | $78,000 48th of 51 | $42,000 tied 5th of 51 |
| Gini CoefficientWealth Inequality by State | 0.48 tied 41st of 51 | 0.42 1st of 51 |
| One Percent Income Tax RateTop 1 Percent Threshold by State | 27.3% 47th of 51 | 24.2% 5th of 51 |
| Nursing Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $829 44th of 51 | $246 2nd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Massachusetts or Utah?
- Massachusetts comes out ahead of Utah on 450 of 789 statistics where one end is better, to 334 with 5 ties. Massachusetts leads on Environment, Population and Tech & Business and 8 more categories. Utah leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Geography and 2 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Massachusetts or Utah?
- Massachusetts has a population of 7,169,608 (16th of 51 US states) and Utah has 3,574,825 (30th of 51).
- How do Massachusetts and Utah compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Massachusetts $103,960 (2nd of 51), Utah $95,166 (11th of 51) among US states. Massachusetts ranks better.
- How do Massachusetts and Utah compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Massachusetts 4.5% (tied 37th of 51), Utah 3.6% (17th of 51) among US states. Utah ranks better.
- Where does Massachusetts beat Utah most clearly?
- Massachusetts ranks far ahead on Speeding Incidents (Worst Drivers by State): 0.3 per 1k drivers vs 9.4 per 1k drivers; Skin Cancer Rates (Skin Cancer Rates by State): 13.6 vs 38.4; Nurses per 1k Population (Nurse-Patient Ratios by State): 13.48 vs 6.75.
- Where does Utah beat Massachusetts most clearly?
- Utah ranks far ahead on Graduation Debt (Best States for Education): $10,924 vs $15,859; Personal Health Care Cost per Capita (Health Care Costs by State): $7,522 vs $13,319; COLI Health Costs Index (Least Expensive States): 88.4 vs 125.7.
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