Which has more people, New Jersey or New York?

New Jersey has a population of 9,590,076 (11th of 51 US states) and New York has 20,003,435 (4th of 51).

How do New Jersey and New York compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: New Jersey $103,556 (4th of 51), New York $85,974 (16th of 51) among US states. New Jersey ranks better.

How do New Jersey and New York compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): New Jersey 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), New York 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. New York ranks better.

Where does New Jersey beat New York most clearly?

New Jersey ranks far ahead on State Tax Rate (Mega Millions States): 3 vs 8.82; % Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023 (Prison Population by State): -982.0% vs 1,435.0%; Avg. Local Sales Tax Rate (Internet Sales Tax by State): -0.02% vs 4.54%.

Where does New York beat New Jersey most clearly?

New York ranks far ahead on Fiscal Stability Rank (Worst States to Live in): 48th vs 2nd; Lake Surface Area (acres) (Bass Fishing by State): 6,342,400 vs 2,560; Lake Surface Area (mi) (Bass Fishing by State): 9,910 vs 4.

New Jersey vs New York

New Jersey comes out ahead of New York on 431 of 812 statistics where one end is better, to 361 with 20 ties. New Jersey leads on Education, Tech & Business and Crime & Safety and 5 more categories. New York leads on Sports, Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy and 4 more categories.

812 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 20 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

New Jersey

Wins: 431
Avg. percentile: 56
Categories led: 8

New York

Wins: 361
Avg. percentile: 56
Categories led: 7

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	New Jersey	New York
Population	9,590,076 11th of 51	20,003,435 4th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$103,556 4th of 51	$85,974 16th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	5.2% tied 46th of 51	4.3% tied 33rd of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	9.72% 6th of 51	14.0% 41st of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	108.8 48th of 51	107.9 47th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$63,142 12th of 51	$64,153 11th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$78,040 6th of 51	$82,460 4th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,720 45th of 51	$1,621 42nd of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	193.8 6th of 51	368.4 35th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	5,168 23rd of 48	6,000 31st of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

SportsNew York · 17 statistics
AgricultureNew York · 17 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyNew York · 36 statistics
LawNew York · 69 statistics
EducationNew Jersey · 51 statistics
Tech & BusinessNew Jersey · 46 statistics
EnvironmentNew York · 39 statistics
Crime & SafetyNew Jersey · 77 statistics
Facts & TriviaNew Jersey · 18 statistics
Politics & GovernmentNew Jersey · 129 statistics
GeographyNew Jersey · 24 statistics
EconomicsNew York · 298 statistics
HealthNew York · 188 statistics
PopulationNew Jersey · 125 statistics
TravelNew Jersey · 29 statistics
CultureEven · 79 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

Statistic	New Jersey	New York
State Tax RateMega Millions States	3 2nd of 38	8.82 38th of 38
Fiscal Stability RankWorst States to Live in	2nd 2nd worst of 50	48th 3rd best of 50
% Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023Prison Population by State	-982.0% 2nd of 50	1,435.0% 46th of 50
Avg. Local Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State	-0.02% 1st of 38	4.54% 34th of 38
Lake Surface Area (acres)Bass Fishing by State	2,560 45th of 50	6,342,400 tied 1st of 50
Lake Surface Area (mi)Bass Fishing by State	4 45th of 50	9,910 tied 1st of 50
Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool	1st 1st of 50	44th 44th of 50
Average New Car Price With Tax And FeesCar Registration Fees by State	$53,986 48th of 50	$52,040 6th of 50
WH Environmental QualityGreenest States	45th 45th of 50	3rd 3rd of 50
Cocaine Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	1.45% 3rd of 51	2.45% tied 44th of 51
Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State	$587 43rd of 51	$75.00 1st of 51
Average Cost per AcreCheapest Land by State	$242,900 45th of 48	$12,000 6th of 48
Overall Price Per AcreAcre Value by State	$242,900 45th of 48	$12,000 6th of 48
Average Documentation FeeCar Registration Fees by State	$695 45th of 50	$175 5th of 50
Median Price per AcreBest States To Homestead	$242,883 47th of 50	$12,027 7th of 50
LPC Application FeeLPC Requirements by State	$75.00 tied 9th of 49	$371 49th of 49
% of Reptile Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	2.4% 3rd of 42	14.3% 35th of 42
Average IVF CostIVF Cost by State	$9,350 6th of 51	$11,836 45th of 51
Christmas Spirit RankChristmas by State	9th 9th of 51	48th 48th of 51
Sales TaxTaxes by State	6.63% 39th of 46	4% tied 2nd of 46
State Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State	6.63% 39th of 46	4% tied 2nd of 46
State Sales TaxCar Registration Fees by State	6.63% 38th of 45	4% tied 2nd of 45
Access ScoreArthritis Friendly States	16 tied 38th of 51	43 1st of 51
Total ScoreBest States to Homeschool	71 tied 13th of 50	21 50th of 50
Diesel Gas Tax (￠/gallon)Gas Taxes by State	56.15 ￠/gallon 46th of 51	22.38 ￠/gallon 9th of 51
Diesel Gas Tax ($/gallon)Gas Taxes by State	$0.562/gallon 46th of 51	$0.224/gallon 9th of 51
FTE Lack of Laws RankMost Corrupt States	50th best of 50	14th 14th worst of 50
Family-RelatedMost Stressed States	39th 12th best of 50	3rd 3rd worst of 50
Varicella 2 Doses (No Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State	87.9% tied 47th of 51	94.8% tied 11th of 51
Household Diversity RankMost Diverse US States	39th 39th of 50	4th 4th of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, New Jersey or New York?: New Jersey comes out ahead of New York on 431 of 812 statistics where one end is better, to 361 with 20 ties. New Jersey leads on Education, Tech & Business and Crime & Safety and 5 more categories. New York leads on Sports, Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, New Jersey or New York?: New Jersey has a population of 9,590,076 (11th of 51 US states) and New York has 20,003,435 (4th of 51).
How do New Jersey and New York compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: New Jersey $103,556 (4th of 51), New York $85,974 (16th of 51) among US states. New Jersey ranks better.
How do New Jersey and New York compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): New Jersey 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), New York 4.3% (tied 33rd of 51) among US states. New York ranks better.
Where does New Jersey beat New York most clearly?: New Jersey ranks far ahead on State Tax Rate (Mega Millions States): 3 vs 8.82; % Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023 (Prison Population by State): -982.0% vs 1,435.0%; Avg. Local Sales Tax Rate (Internet Sales Tax by State): -0.02% vs 4.54%.
Where does New York beat New Jersey most clearly?: New York ranks far ahead on Fiscal Stability Rank (Worst States to Live in): 48th vs 2nd; Lake Surface Area (acres) (Bass Fishing by State): 6,342,400 vs 2,560; Lake Surface Area (mi) (Bass Fishing by State): 9,910 vs 4.

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