New Jersey vs North Dakota
New Jersey comes out ahead of North Dakota on 442 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 338 with 6 ties. New Jersey leads on Education, Travel and Crime & Safety and 8 more categories. North Dakota leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Law and 2 more categories.
786 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 6 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 442
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 11
- Wins
- 338
- Avg. percentile
- 54
- Categories led
- 5
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | New Jersey | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,590,076 11th of 51 | 805,329 47th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $103,556 4th of 51 | $76,657 28th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 2.6% 3rd of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 9.72% 6th of 51 | 10.8% 20th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 108.8 48th of 51 | 89.0 8th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $63,142 12th of 51 | $65,271 7th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $78,040 6th of 51 | $64,050 31st of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,720 45th of 51 | $954 tied 4th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 193.8 6th of 51 | 238.1 18th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,168 23rd of 48 | 9,184 48th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Dakota · 36 statistics
- EducationNew Jersey · 51 statistics
- TravelNew Jersey · 28 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Jersey · 63 statistics
- HealthNew Jersey · 183 statistics
- LawNorth Dakota · 67 statistics
- GeographyNew Jersey · 25 statistics
- PopulationNew Jersey · 124 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNorth Dakota · 120 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNew Jersey · 48 statistics
- CultureNew Jersey · 79 statistics
- SportsNew Jersey · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Jersey · 38 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
- EconomicsNew Jersey · 295 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | New Jersey | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Speeding IncidentsWorst Drivers by State | 0.2 per 1k drivers 1st of 51 | 11.9 per 1k drivers 51st of 51 |
| SSI Electoral Oversight ScoreMost Corrupt States | 22.2 50th of 50 | 86.8 1st of 50 |
| Median Annual WageOT Salary by State | $103,090 2nd of 51 | $75,640 51st of 51 |
| Median Hourly WageOT Salary by State | $49.56 2nd of 51 | $36.36 51st of 51 |
| % of Pop. with Associates DegreeMost Educated U.S. States | 6.6% tied 49th of 51 | 14.2% 1st of 51 |
| SSI Civil Service Management ScoreMost Corrupt States | 71.5 2nd of 50 | 50.2 49th of 50 |
| Single Family (Max Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State | $650 tied 1st of 51 | $1,100 50th of 51 |
| Average (Minutes)Commute Time by State | 32 49th of 51 | 17.6 2nd of 51 |
| Average Commute (Minutes)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 30.5 49th of 51 | 17.9 2nd of 51 |
| Average Commute Time (Minutes)Single Mom Friendly States | 32 tied 49th of 51 | 18 tied 2nd of 51 |
| Estimated Max PriceRadio Ad Prices by State | $1,405 tied last of 51 | $25.00 tied 1st of 51 |
| Foreclosure RateForeclosure Rates by State | 824 3rd of 51 | 7,875 50th of 51 |
| Price Level (Other Services)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 103.5 48th of 51 | 91.2 1st of 51 |
| Laws and Regulations RankBest States to Homeschool | 1st 1st of 50 | 45th tied 45th of 50 |
| Fiscal StabilityBest States to Live In | 49th 48th of 49 | 3rd 3rd of 49 |
| Income Tax Maximum RateTaxes by State | 10.8% 40th of 43 | 2.9% 1st of 43 |
| Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State | $65.43 1st of 51 | $87.71 47th of 51 |
| Mean Annual WageOT Salary by State | $104,710 3rd of 51 | $78,020 49th of 51 |
| Mean Hourly WageOT Salary by State | $50.34 3rd of 51 | $37.51 49th of 51 |
| Average Net WorthWealth Inequality by State | $810,106 5th of 50 | $339,955 50th of 50 |
| Quality of Education RankMost Educated U.S. States | 1st 1st of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State | $324,770 48th of 50 | $373,230 3rd of 50 |
| FTE Reporter RankMost Corrupt States | 3rd 3rd worst of 49 | 46th 3rd best of 49 |
| Bad Driving IndexWorst Drivers by State | 24.64 4th of 49 | 91.3 48th of 49 |
| Capital Gains RateCapital Gains Tax by State | 10.8% tied 40th of 43 | 2.9% 2nd of 43 |
| Taxes Charged on Lottery WinningsTaxes on Lottery Winnings by State | 8% tied 33rd of 37 | 2.9% 1st of 37 |
| Affordability RankDisability Benefits by State | 49th 49th of 51 | 4th 4th of 51 |
| Driving Fatalities Involving AlcoholAlcohol Consumption by State | 24.3% 6th of 50 | 46.7% 50th of 50 |
| Overall RankFarming-Friendly States | 47th 47th of 50 | 3rd 3rd of 50 |
| Overall ScoreFarming-Friendly States | 39.25 47th of 50 | 57.35 3rd of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, New Jersey or North Dakota?
- New Jersey comes out ahead of North Dakota on 442 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 338 with 6 ties. New Jersey leads on Education, Travel and Crime & Safety and 8 more categories. North Dakota leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Law and 2 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, New Jersey or North Dakota?
- New Jersey has a population of 9,590,076 (11th of 51 US states) and North Dakota has 805,329 (47th of 51).
- How do New Jersey and North Dakota compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: New Jersey $103,556 (4th of 51), North Dakota $76,657 (28th of 51) among US states. New Jersey ranks better.
- How do New Jersey and North Dakota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): New Jersey 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), North Dakota 2.6% (3rd of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
- Where does New Jersey beat North Dakota most clearly?
- New Jersey ranks far ahead on Speeding Incidents (Worst Drivers by State): 0.2 per 1k drivers vs 11.9 per 1k drivers; Median Annual Wage (OT Salary by State): $103,090 vs $75,640; Median Hourly Wage (OT Salary by State): $49.56 vs $36.36.
- Where does North Dakota beat New Jersey most clearly?
- North Dakota ranks far ahead on SSI Electoral Oversight Score (Most Corrupt States): 86.8 vs 22.2; % of Pop. with Associates Degree (Most Educated U.S. States): 14.2% vs 6.6%; Average (Minutes) (Commute Time by State): 17.6 vs 32.
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