Nebraska vs New Mexico
Nebraska comes out ahead of New Mexico on 468 of 799 statistics where one end is better, to 319 with 12 ties. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Crime & Safety and Education and 9 more categories. New Mexico leads on Sports, Agriculture and Travel and 1 more category.
799 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 12 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 468
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 12
- Wins
- 319
- Avg. percentile
- 45
- Categories led
- 4
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | Nebraska | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,030,421 38th of 51 | 2,124,222 36th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $76,475 29th of 51 | $64,059 45th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3% 6th of 51 | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 10.6% 18th of 51 | 17.8% 49th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 90.1 11th of 51 | 92.2 15th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $65,297 6th of 51 | $51,121 49th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $62,400 32nd of 51 | $62,330 33rd of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,072 17th of 51 | $1,067 16th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 218.4 12th of 51 | 621.6 49th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 6,281 34th of 48 | 4,462 17th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Facts & TriviaNebraska · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNebraska · 74 statistics
- EducationNebraska · 50 statistics
- PopulationNebraska · 125 statistics
- EnvironmentNebraska · 39 statistics
- SportsNew Mexico · 17 statistics
- CultureNebraska · 79 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNebraska · 36 statistics
- GeographyNebraska · 25 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNebraska · 48 statistics
- AgricultureNew Mexico · 17 statistics
- TravelNew Mexico · 29 statistics
- HealthNebraska · 185 statistics
- EconomicsNebraska · 293 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNebraska · 127 statistics
- LawNew Mexico · 68 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | Nebraska | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Average Math SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 619 2nd of 51 | 424 51st of 51 |
| Average Total SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 1,249 2nd of 51 | 875 51st of 51 |
| Difference from National Average SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 220 2nd of 51 | -154 51st of 51 |
| Average EBRW SAT ScoreSAT Scores by State | 630 3rd of 51 | 451 51st of 51 |
| Education Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 50th 50th of 51 | 2nd 2nd of 51 |
| Opioid Death RateOpioid Epidemic by State | 8.1 per 1k pop. 1st of 51 | 37.1 per 1k pop. 47th of 51 |
| Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by State | 2,459 per 100k 1st of 51 | 4,967 per 100k 47th of 51 |
| Participation RateLabor Force Participation Rate by State | 69.6% tied 2nd of 51 | 56.9% 48th of 51 |
| Education and Child CareBest States to Raise a Family | 6th 6th of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Household DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 46th 46th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Drug Deaths Per 100kHealthiest States | 8.7 1st of 51 | 47 45th of 51 |
| Economic RankDisability Benefits by State | 3rd 3rd of 51 | 47th 47th of 51 |
| Infrastructure RankFarming-Friendly States | 4th 4th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Costs RankFarming-Friendly States | 46th 46th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Household Diversity RankMost Diverse US States | 45th 45th of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Kuhl Crime Rate ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States | 165 6th of 50 | 696 49th of 50 |
| Wage Increase 2022-23Minimum Wage Increases by State | 1.5 2nd of 28 | 0.5 tied 25th of 28 |
| Illicit Drug Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 13.3% tied 6th of 51 | 27.4% 50th of 51 |
| Average Teacher Starting SalaryTeacher Pay by State | $38,811 50th of 51 | $53,400 7th of 51 |
| Marijuana Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 11.9% 7th of 51 | 25.5% 50th of 51 |
| Overall Racial Integration ScoreLeast Racist States | 51.78 45th of 51 | 71.31 2nd of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $65,297 6th of 51 | $51,121 49th of 51 |
| U-6 Unemployment Rate Q3 2021U6 Employment Rate | 5.6% 2nd of 51 | 11.7% tied 44th of 51 |
| NAEP Math ScoresBest States for Education | 280 tied 7th of 50 | 256 50th of 50 |
| Overall Worst States Rank (US News)Worst States to Live in | 46th 5th best of 50 | 4th 4th worst of 50 |
| InfrastructureBest States to Live In | 3rd 3rd of 49 | 45th 44th of 49 |
| Substance Abuse ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S. | 16.03 3rd of 49 | 87.2 44th of 49 |
| Overall Best - US NewsBest States to Live In | 5th 5th of 49 | 47th 46th of 49 |
| Total Forest AreaLumber Production by State | 1.5M acres 47th of 51 | 24.6M acres 5th of 51 |
| Education Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 45th 45th of 51 | 3rd 3rd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Nebraska or New Mexico?
- Nebraska comes out ahead of New Mexico on 468 of 799 statistics where one end is better, to 319 with 12 ties. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Crime & Safety and Education and 9 more categories. New Mexico leads on Sports, Agriculture and Travel and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Nebraska or New Mexico?
- Nebraska has a population of 2,030,421 (38th of 51 US states) and New Mexico has 2,124,222 (36th of 51).
- How do Nebraska and New Mexico compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51), New Mexico $64,059 (45th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
- How do Nebraska and New Mexico compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Nebraska 3% (6th of 51), New Mexico 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
- Where does Nebraska beat New Mexico most clearly?
- Nebraska ranks far ahead on Average Math SAT Score (SAT Scores by State): 619 vs 424; Average Total SAT Score (SAT Scores by State): 1,249 vs 875; Difference from National Average SAT Score (SAT Scores by State): 220 vs -154.
- Where does New Mexico beat Nebraska most clearly?
- New Mexico ranks far ahead on Education Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 2nd vs 50th; Household Diversity (Least Diverse States in the US): 2nd vs 46th; Costs Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 3rd vs 46th.
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