New Jersey vs West Virginia
New Jersey comes out ahead of West Virginia on 485 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 299 with 18 ties. New Jersey leads on Education, Health and Facts & Trivia and 8 more categories. West Virginia leads on Agriculture, Politics & Government and Infrastructure & Energy and 2 more categories.
802 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 18 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 485
- Avg. percentile
- 56
- Categories led
- 11
- Wins
- 299
- Avg. percentile
- 39
- Categories led
- 5
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | New Jersey | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,590,076 11th of 51 | 1,764,892 39th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $103,556 4th of 51 | $59,608 50th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 9.72% 6th of 51 | 16.7% 48th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 108.8 48th of 51 | 89.5 9th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $63,142 12th of 51 | $50,051 50th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $78,040 6th of 51 | $56,470 49th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,720 45th of 51 | $872 1st of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 193.8 6th of 51 | 241.7 20th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 5,168 23rd of 48 | 5,067 22nd of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationNew Jersey · 51 statistics
- HealthNew Jersey · 187 statistics
- Facts & TriviaNew Jersey · 18 statistics
- PopulationNew Jersey · 123 statistics
- CultureNew Jersey · 79 statistics
- Tech & BusinessNew Jersey · 48 statistics
- AgricultureWest Virginia · 17 statistics
- GeographyNew Jersey · 25 statistics
- Crime & SafetyNew Jersey · 72 statistics
- SportsNew Jersey · 17 statistics
- EconomicsNew Jersey · 297 statistics
- EnvironmentNew Jersey · 38 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentWest Virginia · 128 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyWest Virginia · 36 statistics
- LawWest Virginia · 69 statistics
- TravelWest Virginia · 29 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | New Jersey | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Depression RatesHealthiest States | 13.3 1st of 50 | 30.2 50th of 50 |
| Emotional & Physical Well-Being RankHappiest States | 1st 1st of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Adults Diagnosed With DepressionDepression Rates by State | 13.9% tied 1st of 48 | 31.1% 48th of 48 |
| Avg Income of 90th–95th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $192,645 1st of 51 | $116,972 50th of 51 |
| Avg Income of 95th–99th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $335,564 2nd of 51 | $156,883 51st of 51 |
| Avg. Annual Property TaxStates with No Property Tax | $9,541 51st of 51 | $835 2nd of 51 |
| Life Expectancy, Both Sexes (HALE)Life Expectancy by State | 66.52 yrs 2nd of 51 | 59.93 yrs 51st of 51 |
| Male Life ExpectancyLife Expectancy by State | 78.73 1st of 51 | 71.5 50th of 51 |
| Affordabillity (WalletHub)Best States to Live In | 49th 49th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Costs RankFarming-Friendly States | 49th 49th of 50 | 1st 1st of 50 |
| Emotional Physical Well Being RankSaddest States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Linguistic DiversityMost Diverse US States | 2nd 2nd of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Median Property TaxesProperty Taxes by State | $9,590 50th of 50 | $865 2nd of 50 |
| Avg Annual WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | $164,110 1st of 49 | $72,720 48th of 49 |
| Avg Hourly WageClinical Psychologist Salary by State | 78.9 1st of 49 | 34.96 48th of 49 |
| % of Pop. with Bachelors DegreeMost Educated U.S. States | 26.4% 3rd of 51 | 14.8% 51st of 51 |
| Age-Adjusted Death RateDeath Rate by State | 636 per 100k 3rd of 51 | 1,001 per 100k 51st of 51 |
| Avg Income of 99.9th–99.99th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $706,880 3rd of 51 | $295,291 51st of 51 |
| Avg Income of 99th–99.5th Percentile FamiliesIncome Inequality by State | $706,880 3rd of 51 | $295,291 51st of 51 |
| Cigarette Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 11.4% 3rd of 51 | 26.5% 51st of 51 |
| Female Life ExpectancyLife Expectancy by State | 83.37 3rd of 51 | 76.77 51st of 51 |
| Life Expectancy, Both SexesLife Expectancy by State | 81.08 2nd of 51 | 74.02 50th of 51 |
| Male Life Expectancy (HALE)Life Expectancy by State | 65.63 yrs 3rd of 51 | 58.99 yrs 51st of 51 |
| Meth Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 0.49% 3rd of 51 | 2.69% 51st of 51 |
| Premature Deaths Per 100kHealthiest States | 5,882 2nd of 51 | 12,053 50th of 51 |
| Price Level (Housing Rents)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 134.3 49th of 51 | 54.2 1st of 51 |
| Tobacco Use Past MonthDrug Use by State | 14.3% 3rd of 51 | 32.9% 51st of 51 |
| % of Median Income Spent On GroceriesGrocery Prices by State | 6.15% 2nd of 50 | 10.1% 49th of 50 |
| Cultural DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US | 3rd 3rd of 50 | 50th 50th of 50 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing Shortage by State | $99,781 3rd of 50 | $55,948 50th of 50 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, New Jersey or West Virginia?
- New Jersey comes out ahead of West Virginia on 485 of 802 statistics where one end is better, to 299 with 18 ties. New Jersey leads on Education, Health and Facts & Trivia and 8 more categories. West Virginia leads on Agriculture, Politics & Government and Infrastructure & Energy 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 West Virginia?
- New Jersey has a population of 9,590,076 (11th of 51 US states) and West Virginia has 1,764,892 (39th of 51).
- How do New Jersey and West Virginia compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: New Jersey $103,556 (4th of 51), West Virginia $59,608 (50th of 51) among US states. New Jersey ranks better.
- How do New Jersey and West Virginia compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): New Jersey 5.2% (tied 46th of 51), West Virginia 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. West Virginia ranks better.
- Where does New Jersey beat West Virginia most clearly?
- New Jersey ranks far ahead on Depression Rates (Healthiest States): 13.3 vs 30.2; Emotional & Physical Well-Being Rank (Happiest States): 1st vs 50th; Adults Diagnosed With Depression (Depression Rates by State): 13.9% vs 31.1%.
- Where does West Virginia beat New Jersey most clearly?
- West Virginia ranks far ahead on Avg. Annual Property Tax (States with No Property Tax): $835 vs $9,541; Affordabillity (WalletHub) (Best States to Live In): 1st vs 49th; Costs Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 1st vs 49th.
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