New Hampshire vs North Dakota
New Hampshire comes out ahead of North Dakota on 426 of 773 statistics where one end is better, to 335 with 12 ties. New Hampshire leads on Geography, Travel and Environment and 8 more categories. North Dakota leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Tech & Business and 1 more category.
773 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
- 426
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 11
- Wins
- 335
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 4
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | New Hampshire | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,422,166 41st of 51 | 805,329 47th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $99,031 7th of 51 | $76,657 28th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.2% tied 7th of 51 | 2.6% 3rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 7.25% 1st of 51 | 10.8% 20th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 104.2 43rd of 51 | 89.0 8th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $64,632 9th of 51 | $65,271 7th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $71,360 14th of 51 | $64,050 31st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,491 36th of 51 | $954 tied 4th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 117.6 3rd of 51 | 238.1 18th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,449 40th of 48 | 9,184 48th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- GeographyNew Hampshire · 25 statistics
- TravelNew Hampshire · 28 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Hampshire · 38 statistics
- PopulationNew Hampshire · 125 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Hampshire · 63 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Dakota · 33 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNew Hampshire · 17 statistics
- CultureNew Hampshire · 78 statistics
- EducationNew Hampshire · 51 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNorth Dakota · 47 statistics
- HealthNew Hampshire · 187 statistics
- LawNorth Dakota · 55 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Hampshire · 113 statistics
- EconomicsNew Hampshire · 291 statistics
- SportsEven · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | New Hampshire | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Price Level (Other Services)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.9 50th of 51 | 91.2 1st of 51 |
| Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States | 84.3% 2nd of 50 | 1.72% 50th of 50 |
| Bad Driving IndexWorst Drivers by State | 18.84 2nd of 49 | 91.3 48th of 49 |
| Religious DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 50th 50th of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Average Used Car PriceUsed Car Prices by State | $31,833 2nd of 50 | $37,773 47th of 50 |
| Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State | $66.09 3rd of 51 | $87.71 47th of 51 |
| Average Net WorthWealth Inequality by State | $735,968 7th of 50 | $339,955 50th of 50 |
| Obesity Rate - AsianMost Obese States | 9% 2nd of 40 | 17.2% 36th of 40 |
| Affordability RankDisability Benefits by State | 47th tied 47th of 51 | 4th 4th of 51 |
| Annual CostAssisted Living Costs by State | $72,630 46th of 51 | $40,695 3rd of 51 |
| Estimated Max PriceRadio Ad Prices by State | $453 tied 45th of 51 | $25.00 tied 1st of 51 |
| FTE Convictions per Capita RankMost Corrupt States | 47th 4th best of 50 | 5th 5th worst of 50 |
| Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State | 3,131.31 46th of 51 | 1,253.25 4th of 51 |
| Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by State | 4,925 per 100k 46th of 51 | 2,595 per 100k 4th of 51 |
| Equality in Jailing RankWorst Prisons by State | 6th 6th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| WH Climate Change RankGreenest States | 5th 5th of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Social and Civic Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 10th 10th of 51 | 51st 51st of 51 |
| COLI Utilities Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 112.4 44th of 51 | 81.0 3rd of 51 |
| Estimated TaxesLeast Taxed States | $12,539 48th of 51 | $5,885 7th of 51 |
| Tax as % of IncomeLeast Taxed States | 14.3% 48th of 51 | 6.7% 7th of 51 |
| Utilities Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 117.3 45th of 51 | 82.1 4th of 51 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $50.00 44th of 50 | $15.00 4th of 50 |
| MPH Overall RankGreenest States | 7th 7th of 50 | 47th 47th of 50 |
| Viability RankFarming-Friendly States | 42nd 42nd of 50 | 2nd 2nd of 50 |
| Best Ranch ScoreBest State to Own a Ranch | 42.11 43rd of 50 | 57.35 3rd of 50 |
| Overall RankFarming-Friendly States | 43rd 43rd of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Overall ScoreFarming-Friendly States | 42.11 43rd of 50 | 57.35 3rd of 50 |
| ScoreCattle Ranching by State | 42.11 43rd of 50 | 57.35 3rd of 50 |
| YoY Median Price Growth: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State | 0.2% 11th of 51 | 11.9% 51st of 51 |
| Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State | 46.7% 44th of 51 | 30.4% 4th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, New Hampshire or North Dakota?
- New Hampshire comes out ahead of North Dakota on 426 of 773 statistics where one end is better, to 335 with 12 ties. New Hampshire leads on Geography, Travel and Environment and 8 more categories. North Dakota leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Tech & Business and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, New Hampshire or North Dakota?
- New Hampshire has a population of 1,422,166 (41st of 51 US states) and North Dakota has 805,329 (47th of 51).
- How do New Hampshire and North Dakota compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: New Hampshire $99,031 (7th of 51), North Dakota $76,657 (28th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- How do New Hampshire and North Dakota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): New Hampshire 3.2% (tied 7th of 51), North Dakota 2.6% (3rd of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- Where does New Hampshire beat North Dakota most clearly?
- New Hampshire ranks far ahead on Forest Coverage (Off-Grid Living Legal States): 84.3% vs 1.72%; Bad Driving Index (Worst Drivers by State): 18.84 vs 91.3; Average Used Car Price (Used Car Prices by State): $31,833 vs $37,773.
- Where does North Dakota beat New Hampshire most clearly?
- North Dakota ranks far ahead on Price Level (Other Services) (Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)): 91.2 vs 103.9; Religious Diversity (Least Diverse States in the US): 4th vs 50th; Affordability Rank (Disability Benefits by State): 4th vs 47th.
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