New Mexico vs Oregon
Oregon comes out ahead of New Mexico on 479 of 792 statistics where one end is better, to 304 with 9 ties. New Mexico leads on Law and Politics & Government. Oregon leads on Tech & Business, Environment and Education and 11 more categories.
792 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 9 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 304
- Avg. percentile
- 45
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 479
- Avg. percentile
- 52
- Categories led
- 14
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.
| Statistic | New Mexico | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,124,222 36th of 51 | 4,281,848 27th of 51 |
| Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $64,059 45th of 51 | $83,011 19th of 51 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS) | 4.2% tied 30th of 51 | 5.2% tied 46th of 51 |
| Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 17.8% 49th of 51 | 11.9% 28th of 51 |
| Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities) | 92.2 15th of 51 | 103.4 40th of 51 |
| Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State | $51,121 49th of 51 | $55,451 37th of 51 |
| Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS) | $62,330 33rd of 51 | $72,460 12th of 51 |
| Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | $1,067 16th of 51 | $1,525 38th of 51 |
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI) | 621.6 49th of 51 | 311.2 29th of 51 |
| Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages) | 4,462 17th of 48 | 5,268 24th of 48 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessOregon · 47 statistics
- EnvironmentOregon · 40 statistics
- EducationOregon · 51 statistics
- CultureOregon · 79 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyOregon · 33 statistics
- PopulationOregon · 125 statistics
- Facts & TriviaOregon · 17 statistics
- HealthOregon · 187 statistics
- Crime & SafetyOregon · 75 statistics
- TravelOregon · 29 statistics
- EconomicsOregon · 287 statistics
- GeographyOregon · 25 statistics
- SportsOregon · 17 statistics
- LawNew Mexico · 63 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentNew Mexico · 121 statistics
- AgricultureOregon · 17 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.
| Statistic | New Mexico | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State | 2,865 per 100k 51st of 51 | 2,293 per 100k 1st of 51 |
| Varicella 2 Doses (Disease History)Vaccination Rates by State | 11.8% 1st of 41 | 5% tied 38th of 41 |
| Tot. Sales & Excise Tax BurdenTax Burden by State | 5.14% 46th of 50 | 1.05% 1st of 50 |
| Average Annual Sunlight 1971-2000Best Weather by State | 5,642 kJ/m² 2nd of 48 | 3,830 kJ/m² 45th of 48 |
| Average Auto Loan DebtDebt by State | $7,000 tied 49th of 51 | $4,360 5th of 51 |
| Air Quality IndexAir Quality by State | 54.1 49th of 51 | 30.3 5th of 51 |
| Anxiety RateMental Health Statistics by State | 7,734 per 100k 47th of 51 | 7,212 per 100k 3rd of 51 |
| InfrastructureBest States to Live In | 45th 44th of 49 | 2nd 2nd of 49 |
| Cancer CasesHealthiest States | 7.5 tied 6th of 50 | 11.1 tied last of 50 |
| Opportunity and Competition RankBest State To Be a Police Officer | 7th 7th of 51 | 50th 50th of 51 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MinLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $37,500 47th of 50 | $69,960 5th of 50 |
| FTE Reporter RankMost Corrupt States | 5th 5th worst of 49 | 45th 4th best of 49 |
| Health Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States | 45th 45th of 47 | 6th 6th of 47 |
| # Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023Prison Population by State | 12.4 49th of 49 | -1.6 9th of 49 |
| COLI Transportation Costs IndexLeast Expensive States | 90.1 tied 5th of 51 | 118.6 47th of 51 |
| % of Personal Income Coming from Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State | 16.2% 4th of 51 | 9.4% tied 45th of 51 |
| Mean SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $42,660 44th of 49 | $73,930 5th of 49 |
| Homes with Broadband Internet (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census) | 86.5% 49th of 51 | 92.4% 9th of 51 |
| Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State | $18.00 6th of 50 | $60.00 45th of 50 |
| Wasted Instead of ReusedFood Waste by State | 5th 5th worst of 50 | 44th 7th best of 50 |
| Electrician Median Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $26.92 42nd of 51 | $42.68 3rd of 51 |
| Electrician Median Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State | $56,000 42nd of 51 | $88,770 3rd of 51 |
| Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MaxLIUNA Pay Scale by State | $37,500 47th of 50 | $74,800 9th of 50 |
| Correctional Officers Average Salary (2021)Prison Spending by State | $39.17 42nd of 49 | $68.79 5th of 49 |
| Corporate Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In | 12th 12th of 51 | 49th 50th of 51 |
| Transportation Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State | 91.4 8th of 51 | 116.1 46th of 51 |
| Infrastructure RankWorst States to Live in | 9th 9th worst of 50 | 46th 5th best of 50 |
| Depression RatesHealthiest States | 19.2 tied 11th of 50 | 27.3 48th of 50 |
| Median IncomeSafest Cities by State | $27,266 48th of 48 | $124,098 13th of 48 |
| Entry Level SalaryCorrectional Officer Salary by State | $30,970 42nd of 51 | $52,420 5th of 51 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, New Mexico or Oregon?
- Oregon comes out ahead of New Mexico on 479 of 792 statistics where one end is better, to 304 with 9 ties. New Mexico leads on Law and Politics & Government. Oregon leads on Tech & Business, Environment and Education and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, New Mexico or Oregon?
- New Mexico has a population of 2,124,222 (36th of 51 US states) and Oregon has 4,281,848 (27th of 51).
- How do New Mexico and Oregon compare on Median Household Income?
- Median Household Income: New Mexico $64,059 (45th of 51), Oregon $83,011 (19th of 51) among US states. Oregon ranks better.
- How do New Mexico and Oregon compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): New Mexico 4.2% (tied 30th of 51), Oregon 5.2% (tied 46th of 51) among US states. New Mexico ranks better.
- Where does New Mexico beat Oregon most clearly?
- New Mexico ranks far ahead on Varicella 2 Doses (Disease History) (Vaccination Rates by State): 11.8% vs 5%; Average Annual Sunlight 1971-2000 (Best Weather by State): 5,642 kJ/m² vs 3,830 kJ/m²; Cancer Cases (Healthiest States): 7.5 vs 11.1.
- Where does Oregon beat New Mexico most clearly?
- Oregon ranks far ahead on Anxiety Rate Ages 0-14 (Mental Health Statistics by State): 2,293 per 100k vs 2,865 per 100k; Tot. Sales & Excise Tax Burden (Tax Burden by State): 1.05% vs 5.14%; Average Auto Loan Debt (Debt by State): $4,360 vs $7,000.
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