New Hampshire vs Wyoming
New Hampshire comes out ahead of Wyoming on 452 of 774 statistics where one end is better, to 305 with 17 ties. New Hampshire leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Population and 9 more categories. Wyoming leads on Agriculture, Sports and Education and 1 more category.
774 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
- 452
- Avg. percentile
- 58
- Categories led
- 12
- Wins
- 305
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 4
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | New Hampshire | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,422,166 41st of 51 | 590,784 51st of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $99,031 7th of 51 | $76,176 30th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 3.2% tied 7th of 51 | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 7.25% 1st of 51 | 10.5% 15th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 104.2 43rd of 51 | 92.7 16th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $64,632 9th of 51 | $75,501 2nd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $71,360 14th of 51 | $61,560 36th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,491 36th of 51 | $992 8th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 117.6 3rd of 51 | 179.9 5th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 7,449 40th of 48 | 8,224 45th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureWyoming · 17 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Hampshire · 67 statistics
- HealthNew Hampshire · 187 statistics
- PopulationNew Hampshire · 123 statistics
- SportsWyoming · 17 statistics
- GeographyNew Hampshire · 25 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNew Hampshire · 47 statistics
- LawNew Hampshire · 56 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Hampshire · 116 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Hampshire · 38 statistics
- EducationWyoming · 51 statistics
- TravelNew Hampshire · 27 statistics
- CultureNew Hampshire · 77 statistics
- Facts & TriviaWyoming · 18 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNew Hampshire · 33 statistics
- EconomicsNew Hampshire · 285 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | New Hampshire | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Custody Rate per 100k YouthsIncarceration Rates by State | 10 1st of 49 | 269 49th of 49 |
| Juvenile Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US | 7 per 100k tied 1st of 49 | 151 per 100k 49th of 49 |
| Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $394 1st of 51 | $1,089 50th of 51 |
| Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S. | 2.68 mph 51st of 51 | 7.86 mph 2nd of 51 |
| Average Used Car PriceUsed Car Prices by State | $31,833 2nd of 50 | $41,405 50th of 50 |
| Average Total Car Repair CostAuto Repair Rates by State | $131 2nd of 51 | $151 50th of 51 |
| Education Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 49th 49th of 51 | 1st 1st of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $318 2nd of 51 | $785 50th of 51 |
| Estimated TaxesLeast Taxed States | $12,539 48th of 51 | $3,438 1st of 51 |
| Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State | $434 2nd of 51 | $1,000 49th of 51 |
| Tax as % of IncomeLeast Taxed States | 14.3% 48th of 51 | 3.9% 1st of 51 |
| Consumer Affairs Overall RankGreenest States | 3rd 3rd of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| Higher Education QualityPublic School Rankings by State | 50th 50th of 50 | 5th 5th of 50 |
| Property Tax BurdenTax Burden by State | 1.89% 49th of 51 | 0.51% tied 3rd of 51 |
| Christmas Spirit RankChristmas by State | 1st 1st of 51 | 46th 46th of 51 |
| Personal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States | 4th 4th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 5% tied 38th of 41 | 10.9% 3rd of 41 |
| Average IVF CostIVF Cost by State | $9,467 7th of 51 | $12,593 51st of 51 |
| Employment and Wealth Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States | 5th 5th of 51 | 49th 49th of 51 |
| SSI Executive Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States | 74.3 4th of 50 | 46.7 47th of 50 |
| Median Federal Employee IncomeFederal Government Employees by State | $104,788 7th of 50 | $75,956 50th of 50 |
| WH Climate Change RankGreenest States | 5th 5th of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Work-RelatedMost Stressed States | 45th 6th best of 50 | 2nd 2nd worst of 50 |
| Corporate Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 44th 45th of 51 | 1st tied 1st of 51 |
| Avg Retail PriceElectricity Cost by State | 17.37 45th of 51 | 8.25 2nd of 51 |
| HPV Up-to-Date MaleVaccination Rates by State | 70.3% 8th of 51 | 40.1% 51st of 51 |
| SWAMP Index ScoreMost Corrupt States | 67.35 8th of 51 | 19.57 51st of 51 |
| Fatalities per 100m Vehicle MilesWorst Drivers by State | 0.73 5th of 49 | 1.44 46th of 49 |
| Forest Coverage (1-10)Best States for Camping | 9.41 2nd of 49 | 1.9 43rd of 49 |
| Forest CoverageOff-Grid Living Legal States | 84.3% 2nd of 50 | 18.4% 43rd of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, New Hampshire or Wyoming?
- New Hampshire comes out ahead of Wyoming on 452 of 774 statistics where one end is better, to 305 with 17 ties. New Hampshire leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Population and 9 more categories. Wyoming leads on Agriculture, Sports and Education 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 Wyoming?
- New Hampshire has a population of 1,422,166 (41st of 51 US states) and Wyoming has 590,784 (51st of 51).
- How do New Hampshire and Wyoming compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: New Hampshire $99,031 (7th of 51), Wyoming $76,176 (30th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- How do New Hampshire and Wyoming compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): New Hampshire 3.2% (tied 7th of 51), Wyoming 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
- Where does New Hampshire beat Wyoming most clearly?
- New Hampshire ranks far ahead on Youth Custody Rate per 100k Youths (Incarceration Rates by State): 10 vs 269; Juvenile Incarceration Rate US News (Safest States in the US): 7 per 100k vs 151 per 100k; Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg) (Obamacare Prices by State): $394 vs $1,089.
- Where does Wyoming beat New Hampshire most clearly?
- Wyoming ranks far ahead on Mean Wind Speed at 33 ft (Windiest States in the U.S.): 7.86 mph vs 2.68 mph; Education Racial Progress Rank (Least Racist States): 1st vs 49th; Estimated Taxes (Least Taxed States): $3,438 vs $12,539.
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