The Northeastern State Most Similar to the West

1. Pennsylvania, 2. Maine, 3. Vermont, 4. Maryland, 5. New Hampshire

The Midwestern State Most Similar to the West

1. Kansas, 2. South Dakota, 3. Nebraska, 4. Missouri, 5. Wisconsin

The Southern State Most Similar to the West

1. Oklahoma, 2. Texas, 3. Kentucky, 4. Arkansas, 5. North Carolina

Variance in Industry by US State

Explanation of the industry statistics used in the State Similarity Index