Compare U.S. States
See which state wins on affordability, housing, taxes, laws, politics, geography, and other quick-read metrics.
Build A Comparison
Select two states to compare
Pick any two states and we will stack the headline metrics, show who leads, and link you into each detailed comparison page.
See the headline winner first, then scan the biggest differences.
Cleaner, larger form controls make state picking easier on desktop and mobile.
Selected states get a flag preview so the page feels more recognizable before compare.
Open the full 50-state abbreviation hub if you need a quick code lookup while comparing.
We will link you to that state's dedicated abbreviation guide.
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What You Can Compare
65 metrics across 15 categories.
Population, Population Density, Bachelor's Degree, Advanced Degree
Median Income, Regional Price Parity, Purchasing Power of $100, Poverty Rate, Employment/Population Ratio, Unemployment Rate, Job Growth
Minimum Wage
Livability Score, Best State to Live In, Cost of Living, Gas Price, Gas Tax, Electricity Rates, Commute Time
Average Temperature, Summer Temperature, Winter Temperature, Sunny Days, Annual Precipitation
Median Housing Value, Median Gross Rent, Median Monthly Owner Costs With Mortgage, Owner Costs Without Mortgage, Homeownership Rate, Home Value to Income Ratio, Rent to Income Ratio, Owner Costs to Income
Retirement Score
State Income Tax, State Sales Tax, Property Tax
State Color, Presidential Voting Margin, Swing State / Battleground, Governor Party, State House Control, State Senate Control, Trifecta
Gun Laws Status, Alcohol Laws, Marijuana Legalization, Minimum Marriage Age
Land Area, Highest Point, Statehood, Capital City, Region
Life Expectancy, Older Adult Health Outcomes, Uninsured Rate, Obesity Rate
Violent Crime Rate, Property Crime Rate
K-12 Education Rank, High School Graduation Rate, Student-Teacher Ratio
Hurricane Risk, Tornado Risk, Earthquake Risk, Wildfire Risk