New Hampshire vs Ohio
New Hampshire comes out ahead of Ohio on 457 of 788 statistics where one end is better, to 314 with 17 ties. New Hampshire leads on Geography, Population and Crime & Safety and 9 more categories. Ohio leads on Sports, Agriculture and Tech & Business and 1 more category.
788 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 17 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 457
- Avg. percentile
- 58
- Categories led
- 12
- Wins
- 314
- Avg. percentile
- 47
- Categories led
- 4
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | New Hampshire | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,422,166 41st of 51 | 11,940,399 7th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $99,031 7th of 51 | $71,389 40th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.2% tied 7th of 51 | 4.6% tied 40th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 7.25% 1st of 51 | 13.3% 37th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 104.2 43rd of 51 | 92.8 17th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $64,632 9th of 51 | $56,232 34th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $71,360 14th of 51 | $64,390 28th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,491 36th of 51 | $1,034 12th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 117.6 3rd of 51 | 275.6 24th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,449 40th of 48 | 5,688 27th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- GeographyNew Hampshire · 25 statistics
- PopulationNew Hampshire · 125 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Hampshire · 73 statistics
- SportsOhio · 17 statistics
- HealthNew Hampshire · 189 statistics
- CultureNew Hampshire · 78 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Hampshire · 39 statistics
- AgricultureOhio · 17 statistics
- EducationNew Hampshire · 50 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNew Hampshire · 18 statistics
- Tech & BusinessOhio · 47 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Hampshire · 119 statistics
- EconomicsNew Hampshire · 291 statistics
- TravelNew Hampshire · 29 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyOhio · 33 statistics
- LawNew Hampshire · 57 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | New Hampshire | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Economy RankQuality of Life by State | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Industrial Toxin Concentration (US News)Air Quality by State | 44 pounds/mi² 2nd of 50 | 2,184 pounds/mi² 46th of 50 |
| Golf RankingBest State for Golf | 48th 46th of 48 | 5th 4th of 48 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State | $36.87 46th of 50 | $19.34 3rd of 50 |
| Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State | $76,690 46th of 50 | $40,230 3rd of 50 |
| Dental Services Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State | $648 51st of 51 | $374 tied 7th of 51 |
| Youth Custody Rate per 100k YouthsIncarceration Rates by State | 10 1st of 49 | 122 42nd of 49 |
| Income ScoreSingle Mom Friendly States | 87.6 2nd of 51 | 40.4 43rd of 51 |
| Juvenile Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 7 per 100k tied 1st of 49 | 61 per 100k 40th of 49 |
| Consumer Affairs Overall RankGreenest States | 3rd 3rd of 51 | 43rd 43rd of 51 |
| Affordability RankDisability Benefits by State | 47th tied 47th of 51 | 8th 8th of 51 |
| Health Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 2nd 2nd of 47 | 38th 38th of 47 |
| MMRVaccination Rates by State | 94.3% 7th of 51 | 88.5% 46th of 51 |
| Training Requirements RankBest State To Be a Police Officer | 44th 44th of 51 | 5th 5th of 51 |
| Viability RankFarming-Friendly States | 42nd 42nd of 50 | 4th 4th of 50 |
| Personal Freedom RankMost Free States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 40th 40th of 50 |
| Employment and Wealth Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 5th 5th of 51 | 43rd 43rd of 51 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 2.68 mph 51st of 51 | 5.96 mph 13th of 51 |
| Household Diversity RankMost Diverse US States | 47th 47th of 50 | 10th 10th of 50 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing Shortage by State | $96,838 5th of 50 | $67,769 42nd of 50 |
| Natural Environment RankWorst States to Live in | 47th 4th best of 50 | 10th 10th worst of 50 |
| Crime & CorrectionBest States to Live In | 1st 1st of 49 | 37th 37th of 49 |
| Property Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 43rd 43rd of 51 | 6th 6th of 51 |
| 5G Max Download SpeedStates that have Banned 5G | 122.1 44th of 50 | 199.7 8th of 50 |
| Household DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 47th 47th of 50 | 11th 11th of 50 |
| Overall Worst States Rank (US News)Worst States to Live in | 49th 2nd best of 50 | 13th 13th worst of 50 |
| Overall Best - US NewsBest States to Live In | 6th 6th of 49 | 42nd 41st of 49 |
| Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping | 9.41 2nd of 49 | 3.33 37th of 49 |
| Average Single-Parent Family IncomeSingle Mom Friendly States | $58,724 5th of 51 | $40,856 41st of 51 |
| Economic RankDisability Benefits by State | 10th 10th of 51 | 46th 46th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, New Hampshire or Ohio?
- New Hampshire comes out ahead of Ohio on 457 of 788 statistics where one end is better, to 314 with 17 ties. New Hampshire leads on Geography, Population and Crime & Safety and 9 more categories. Ohio leads on Sports, Agriculture 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 Ohio?
- New Hampshire has a population of 1,422,166 (41st of 51 US states) and Ohio has 11,940,399 (7th of 51).
- How do New Hampshire and Ohio compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: New Hampshire $99,031 (7th of 51), Ohio $71,389 (40th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- How do New Hampshire and Ohio compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): New Hampshire 3.2% (tied 7th of 51), Ohio 4.6% (tied 40th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- Where does New Hampshire beat Ohio most clearly?
- New Hampshire ranks far ahead on Economy Rank (Quality of Life by State): 2nd vs 46th; Industrial Toxin Concentration (US News) (Air Quality by State): 44 pounds/mi² vs 2,184 pounds/mi²; Youth Custody Rate per 100k Youths (Incarceration Rates by State): 10 vs 122.
- Where does Ohio beat New Hampshire most clearly?
- Ohio ranks far ahead on Golf Ranking (Best State for Golf): 5th vs 48th; Mental Health Substance Abuse - Hourly (Social Worker Salary by State): $19.34 vs $36.87; Mental Health Substance Abuse - Yearly (Social Worker Salary by State): $40,230 vs $76,690.
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