Most states neatly fit into a region. However, there are a few states that are not easily categorized.
The Most Similar States to Nevada
1. Arizona, 2. New Mexico, 3. California, 4. Colorado, 5. Oregon
The Most Similar States to Nebraska
1. Kansas, 2. South Dakota, 3. Iowa, 4. North Dakota, 5. Missouri
The Most Similar States to Montana
1. Wyoming, 2. Idaho, 3. Colorado, 4. South Dakota, 5. North Dakota
The Most Similar States to Missouri
1. Kentucky, 2. Tennessee, 3. Arkansas, 4. Kansas, 5. Indiana
The Most Similar States to Mississippi
1. Alabama, 2. Louisiana, 3. Arkansas, 4. Georgia, 5. South Carolina
Countries with the Most Picturesque Landscape
Including mountainous terrain, an abundance of water, and a variety of vegetation.
The 12 Sub-Regions of the United States
Based on data from the State Similarity Index
The Most Similar States to Minnesota
1. Wisconsin, 2. Iowa, 3. Michigan, 4. Illinois, 5. North Dakota