Missouri vs New Hampshire
New Hampshire comes out ahead of Missouri on 476 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 305 with 10 ties. Missouri leads on Agriculture, Tech & Business and Sports and 2 more categories. New Hampshire leads on Population, Crime & Safety and Health and 8 more categories.
791 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 305
- Avg. percentile
- 47
- Categories led
- 5
- Wins
- 476
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Missouri | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,297,538 18th of 51 | 1,422,166 41st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $70,702 41st of 51 | $99,031 7th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4% tied 25th of 51 | 3.2% tied 7th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 12.6% 34th of 51 | 7.25% 1st of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.8 13th of 51 | 104.2 43rd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $57,850 28th of 51 | $64,632 9th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $62,160 34th of 51 | $71,360 14th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,033 11th of 51 | $1,491 36th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 417.8 41st of 51 | 117.6 3rd of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,980 21st of 48 | 7,449 40th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureMissouri · 17 statistics
- PopulationNew Hampshire · 125 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Hampshire · 73 statistics
- HealthNew Hampshire · 186 statistics
- GeographyNew Hampshire · 25 statistics
- CultureNew Hampshire · 78 statistics
- EducationNew Hampshire · 51 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Hampshire · 39 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMissouri · 47 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNew Hampshire · 18 statistics
- SportsMissouri · 17 statistics
- EconomicsNew Hampshire · 290 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNew Hampshire · 33 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Hampshire · 120 statistics
- LawMissouri · 57 statistics
- TravelMissouri · 29 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Missouri | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Annual SalaryFirefighter Salary by State | $38,781 47th of 50 | $52,917 2nd of 50 |
| Hourly WageFirefighter Salary by State | $18.64 47th of 50 | $25.44 2nd of 50 |
| Monthly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $3,231 47th of 50 | $4,409 2nd of 50 |
| Weekly PayFirefighter Salary by State | $745 47th of 50 | $1,017 2nd of 50 |
| Off Grid Via Kuhl Safety ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 37.02 48th of 50 | 88.04 3rd of 50 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (No Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 86.5% tied 49th of 51 | 96.5% 4th of 51 |
| Annual CostAssisted Living Costs by State | $36,000 1st of 51 | $72,630 46th of 51 |
| Murder Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 7.1 tied 46th of 51 | 1.2 tied 1st of 51 |
| Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State | 46.1% 46th of 51 | 115.1% 1st of 51 |
| COLI Misc. Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 91.9 4th of 51 | 117.1 49th of 51 |
| BBQ Restaurants Per Capita RankBest BBQ by State | 4th 4th of 50 | 49th 48th of 50 |
| Crime & CorrectionBest States to Live In | 44th 44th of 49 | 1st 1st of 49 |
| Juvenile Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 73 per 100k 44th of 49 | 7 per 100k tied 1st of 49 |
| License Cost ResidentsFly Fishing by State | $12.00 6th of 50 | $45.00 49th of 50 |
| Misc Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 91.8 3rd of 51 | 112.9 tied 46th of 51 |
| Crime RatePension-Friendly States | 17 tied 42nd of 49 | 100 1st of 49 |
| Median Price: TownhousesMedian Home Price by State | $242,100 2nd of 44 | $563,900 39th of 44 |
| HepB 3 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 89.3% 47th of 51 | 96.0% tied 3rd of 51 |
| Price Level (Other Services)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 95.2 7th of 51 | 103.9 50th of 51 |
| Theft RateStolen Cars by State | 428 per 100k 45th of 51 | 62 per 100k 2nd of 51 |
| Crime and Corrections RankWorst States to Live in | 8th 8th worst of 50 | 50th best of 50 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $10.00 2nd of 50 | $50.00 44th of 50 |
| Safest State Overall Rank US NewsSafest States in the US | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016Best Weather by State | 29 5th of 49 | 4 46th of 49 |
| DMV FeesCar Dealer Fees by State | $39.00 3rd of 51 | $1,032 tied 45th of 51 |
| Corporate Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 3rd 3rd of 51 | 44th 45th of 51 |
| HPV Up-to-Date FemaleVaccination Rates by State | 48.7% 49th of 51 | 74.3% 7th of 51 |
| MMR 2 Doses (Teens)Vaccination Rates by State | 90.4% tied 45th of 51 | 96.8% tied 3rd of 51 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 293.1 45th of 51 | 53.3 3rd of 51 |
| Unemployment Insurance Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 4th 4th of 51 | 45th 46th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Missouri or New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire comes out ahead of Missouri on 476 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 305 with 10 ties. Missouri leads on Agriculture, Tech & Business and Sports and 2 more categories. New Hampshire leads on Population, Crime & Safety and Health and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Missouri or New Hampshire?
- Missouri has a population of 6,297,538 (18th of 51 US states) and New Hampshire has 1,422,166 (41st of 51).
- How do Missouri and New Hampshire compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Missouri $70,702 (41st of 51), New Hampshire $99,031 (7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- How do Missouri and New Hampshire compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Missouri 4% (tied 25th of 51), New Hampshire 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- Where does Missouri beat New Hampshire most clearly?
- Missouri ranks far ahead on Annual Cost (Assisted Living Costs by State): $36,000 vs $72,630; COLI Misc. Costs Index (Least Expensive States): 91.9 vs 117.1; BBQ Restaurants Per Capita Rank (Best BBQ by State): 4th vs 49th.
- Where does New Hampshire beat Missouri most clearly?
- New Hampshire ranks far ahead on Annual Salary (Firefighter Salary by State): $52,917 vs $38,781; Hourly Wage (Firefighter Salary by State): $25.44 vs $18.64; Monthly Pay (Firefighter Salary by State): $4,409 vs $3,231.
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