New Jersey vs Oklahoma
New Jersey comes out ahead of Oklahoma on 493 of 810 statistics where one end is better, to 305 with 12 ties. New Jersey leads on Health, Population and Education and 10 more categories. Oklahoma leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Politics & Government.
810 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
- 493
- Avg. percentile
- 56
- Categories led
- 13
- Wins
- 305
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 3
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | New Jersey | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,590,076 11th of 51 | 4,148,818 28th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $103,556 4th of 51 | $65,039 44th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 3.4% tied 10th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 9.72% 6th of 51 | 15.3% 43rd of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 108.8 48th of 51 | 87.8 4th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $63,142 12th of 51 | $58,692 23rd of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $78,040 6th of 51 | $56,950 47th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,720 45th of 51 | $1,014 10th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 193.8 6th of 51 | 407.7 39th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,168 23rd of 48 | 3,535 13th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- AgricultureOklahoma · 17 statistics
- HealthNew Jersey · 187 statistics
- PopulationNew Jersey · 125 statistics
- EducationNew Jersey · 51 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Jersey · 75 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNew Jersey · 48 statistics
- CultureNew Jersey · 79 statistics
- GeographyNew Jersey · 25 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Jersey · 39 statistics
- SportsNew Jersey · 17 statistics
- EconomicsNew Jersey · 295 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNew Jersey · 18 statistics
- TravelNew Jersey · 29 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyOklahoma · 36 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentOklahoma · 126 statistics
- LawNew Jersey · 73 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | New Jersey | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Best Education Rank (USNews)Best States for Education | 1st 1st of 50 | 48th 48th of 50 |
| Education RankWorst States to Live in | 50th best of 50 | 3rd 3rd worst of 50 |
| Lyme Disease Cases Reported 2000-2020Tick Population by State | 79,049 48th of 50 | 19 1st of 50 |
| EducationBest States to Live In | 2nd 1st of 49 | 47th 46th of 49 |
| Prisoners, American Indian/Alaskan NativePrison Population by State | 7 3rd of 49 | 1,890 48th of 49 |
| Annual Median WageOptometrist Salary by State | $141,370 4th of 47 | $74,000 47th of 47 |
| Hourly Median WageOptometrist Salary by State | $67.97 4th of 47 | $35.58 47th of 47 |
| Change in Meth Death Rate 2015-2019Meth Use by State | 733.0% 43rd of 43 | 53.0% 4th of 43 |
| Rape RateRape Statistics by State | 17.9 per 100k 1st of 51 | 58.6 per 100k 47th of 51 |
| Affordability RankDisability Benefits by State | 49th 49th of 51 | 3rd 3rd of 51 |
| Avg SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $74,120 4th of 51 | $34,710 50th of 51 |
| Life Expectancy, Both Sexes (HALE)Life Expectancy by State | 66.52 yrs 2nd of 51 | 61.2 yrs 48th of 51 |
| Avg. Local Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State | -0.02% 1st of 38 | 4.56% 35th of 38 |
| Obesity Rate 40-59Most Obese States | 30.3% 3rd of 50 | 47.4% 48th of 50 |
| Average Literacy ScoreU.S. Literacy Rates by State | 222 tied 2nd of 51 | 207 tied 47th of 51 |
| Housing Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 141.2 46th of 51 | 70.7 1st of 51 |
| Cancer Rate: MortalityCancer Rates by State | 121.5 per 100k Pop. 4th of 51 | 171.7 per 100k Pop. 49th of 51 |
| Corporate Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 48th 49th of 51 | 4th 4th of 51 |
| Female Life ExpectancyLife Expectancy by State | 83.37 3rd of 51 | 77.75 48th of 51 |
| Female Life Expectancy (HALE)Life Expectancy by State | 67.37 yrs 4th of 51 | 62.04 yrs 49th of 51 |
| Median Income - Four Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State | $156,487 3rd of 51 | $93,300 48th of 51 |
| Emotional Physical Well Being RankSaddest States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 46th 46th of 50 |
| Female Prisoner RatePrison Population by State | 10 per 100k 3rd of 50 | 107 per 100k 47th of 50 |
| Lyme Disease CasesTick Population by State | 7,106 47th of 50 | 3 3rd of 50 |
| PrisonersPrison Spending by State | 138 3rd of 50 | 567 47th of 50 |
| School Funding and ResourcesPublic School Rankings by State | 5th 5th of 50 | 49th 49th of 50 |
| Suicide RateSuicide Rates by State | 7.2 per 100k 1st of 50 | 21.8 per 100k 45th of 50 |
| Age-Adjusted Death RateDeath Rate by State | 636 per 100k 3rd of 51 | 944 per 100k 47th of 51 |
| COLI Housing Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 136.9 46th of 51 | 68.6 2nd of 51 |
| Cost of Living Index (Housing)Average Rent by State | 136.9 46th of 51 | 68.6 2nd of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, New Jersey or Oklahoma?
- New Jersey comes out ahead of Oklahoma on 493 of 810 statistics where one end is better, to 305 with 12 ties. New Jersey leads on Health, Population and Education and 10 more categories. Oklahoma leads on Agriculture, Infrastructure & Energy and Politics & Government. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, New Jersey or Oklahoma?
- New Jersey has a population of 9,590,076 (11th of 51 US states) and Oklahoma has 4,148,818 (28th of 51).
- How do New Jersey and Oklahoma compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: New Jersey $103,556 (4th of 51), Oklahoma $65,039 (44th of 51) among US states. New Jersey ranks better.
- How do New Jersey and Oklahoma compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): New Jersey 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), Oklahoma 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Oklahoma ranks better.
- Where does New Jersey beat Oklahoma most clearly?
- New Jersey ranks far ahead on Best Education Rank (USNews) (Best States for Education): 1st vs 48th; Education Rank (Worst States to Live in): 50th vs 3rd; Education (Best States to Live In): 2nd vs 47th.
- Where does Oklahoma beat New Jersey most clearly?
- Oklahoma ranks far ahead on Lyme Disease Cases Reported 2000-2020 (Tick Population by State): 19 vs 79,049; Change in Meth Death Rate 2015-2019 (Meth Use by State): 53.0% vs 733.0%; Affordability Rank (Disability Benefits by State): 3rd vs 49th.
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