Michigan vs New Hampshire
New Hampshire comes out ahead of Michigan on 463 of 790 statistics where one end is better, to 306 with 21 ties. Michigan leads on Sports, Agriculture and Law. New Hampshire leads on Population, Geography and Culture and 8 more categories.
790 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 21 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 306
- Avg. percentile
- 47
- Categories led
- 3
- Wins
- 463
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Michigan | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,155,806 10th of 51 | 1,422,166 41st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $72,875 36th of 51 | $99,031 7th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 3.2% tied 7th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 13.2% 36th of 51 | 7.25% 1st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 96.2 24th of 51 | 104.2 43rd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $53,569 41st of 51 | $64,632 9th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $64,920 26th of 51 | $71,360 14th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,129 20th of 51 | $1,491 36th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 416.2 40th of 51 | 117.6 3rd of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,745 35th of 48 | 7,449 40th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- SportsMichigan · 17 statistics
- PopulationNew Hampshire · 125 statistics
- GeographyNew Hampshire · 25 statistics
- CultureNew Hampshire · 78 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Hampshire · 73 statistics
- HealthNew Hampshire · 189 statistics
- EducationNew Hampshire · 51 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNew Hampshire · 33 statistics
- AgricultureMichigan · 17 statistics
- EconomicsNew Hampshire · 292 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNew Hampshire · 18 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Hampshire · 38 statistics
- LawMichigan · 58 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Hampshire · 121 statistics
- Tech & BusinessEven · 47 statistics
- TravelEven · 29 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Michigan | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 7.1 mph 3rd of 51 | 2.68 mph 51st of 51 |
| InterstateAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State | 3.38% 1st of 42 | 25.0% 40th of 42 |
| SSI Executive Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States | 26.8 50th of 50 | 74.3 4th of 50 |
| Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 45.6% 47th of 51 | 115.1% 1st of 51 |
| Annual SalaryFirefighter Salary by State | $39,208 46th of 50 | $52,917 2nd of 50 |
| Hourly WageFirefighter Salary by State | $18.85 46th of 50 | $25.44 2nd of 50 |
| Monthly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $3,267 46th of 50 | $4,409 2nd of 50 |
| Weekly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $754 46th of 50 | $1,017 2nd of 50 |
| K-12 PerformancePublic School Rankings by State | 45th 45th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Golf RankingBest State for Golf | 6th 5th of 48 | 48th 46th of 48 |
| Insured DriversWorst Drivers by State | 74.5 49th of 50 | 93.9 7th of 50 |
| Personal & Residential Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US | 44th 44th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Death Penalty Year AbolishedDeath Penalty States | 1,847 1st of 27 | 2,019 tied 22nd of 27 |
| Accident RateWorst Drivers by State | 10.0 per 1k drivers 1st of 51 | 21.4 per 1k drivers 43rd of 51 |
| Economy RankQuality of Life by State | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Overall Worst States Rank (US News)Worst States to Live in | 8th 8th worst of 50 | 49th 2nd best of 50 |
| Education Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 8th 8th of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| Required License FeeLCSW Requirements by State | $42.40 1st of 51 | $285 42nd of 51 |
| Annual SalaryBSN Salary by State | $78,745 45th of 50 | $99,338 5th of 50 |
| Hourly WageBSN Salary by State | $37.86 45th of 50 | $47.76 5th of 50 |
| Kuhl Crime Rate ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 446 41st of 50 | 102 1st of 50 |
| Overall Best - US NewsBest States to Live In | 46th 45th of 49 | 6th 6th of 49 |
| % of Students Below Basic Reading LevelU.S. Literacy Rates by State | 45.0% tied 42nd of 51 | 33.0% 2nd of 51 |
| Economic RankDisability Benefits by State | 50th 50th of 51 | 10th 10th of 51 |
| Employment and Wealth Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 45th 45th of 51 | 5th 5th of 51 |
| % of Hate Crimes with Racial/Ethnic/Ancestry BiasMost Racist States | 60.8% 44th of 51 | 42.1% 4th of 51 |
| Average Literacy ScoreU.S. Literacy Rates by State | 209 tied 44th of 51 | 221 tied 4th of 51 |
| Median Income - Seven-or-More Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $96,197 43rd of 51 | $190,374 3rd of 51 |
| SWAMP Index ScoreMost Corrupt States | 29.18 48th of 51 | 67.35 8th of 51 |
| AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State | $75,727 47th of 50 | $107,158 8th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Michigan or New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire comes out ahead of Michigan on 463 of 790 statistics where one end is better, to 306 with 21 ties. Michigan leads on Sports, Agriculture and Law. New Hampshire leads on Population, Geography and Culture and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Michigan or New Hampshire?
- Michigan has a population of 10,155,806 (10th of 51 US states) and New Hampshire has 1,422,166 (41st of 51).
- How do Michigan and New Hampshire compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Michigan $72,875 (36th of 51), New Hampshire $99,031 (7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- How do Michigan and New Hampshire compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Michigan 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), New Hampshire 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- Where does Michigan beat New Hampshire most clearly?
- Michigan ranks far ahead on Mean Wind Speed at 33 ft (Windiest States in the U.S.): 7.1 mph vs 2.68 mph; InterstateAccidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 3.38% vs 25.0%; Golf Ranking (Best State for Golf): 6th vs 48th.
- Where does New Hampshire beat Michigan most clearly?
- New Hampshire ranks far ahead on SSI Executive Accountability Score (Most Corrupt States): 74.3 vs 26.8; Share of Minimum Wage Workers Income (Child Care Cost by State): 115.1% vs 45.6%; Annual Salary (Firefighter Salary by State): $52,917 vs $39,208.
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