The Most Similar States to the BosWash Region

1. Connecticut, 2. New Jersey, 3. Massachusetts, 4. Rhode Island, 5. Maryland

The Most Similar States to the Great Lakes Region

1. Ohio, 2. Michigan, 3. Wisconsin, 4. Illinois, 5. Indiana

The Most Similar States to the Northeast

1. Connecticut, 2. Massachusetts, 3. Rhode Island, 4. New Jersey, 5. New York

States with Laws Most Favorable to Immigrants

This map reflects state laws favoring immigrants based on 5 key criteria.

The Midwestern State Most Similar to the Northeast

1. Illinois, 2. Michigan, 3. Ohio, 4. Wisconsin, 5. Minnesota

States with the Most Gun Restrictions

Including restrictions and requirements for gun ownership in the United States

Similar States with Extremely Different Politics

These states are similar, except for their politics