States with the Most Laws Restricting Alcohol & Smoking

This map reflects states with the most laws restricting alcohol and smoking based on 10 key criteria.

States with the Most Laws Restricting Abortion

This map reflects states with the most laws restricting abortion based on 5 key criteria.

The Northeastern State Most Similar to the West

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

Variance in Typical Behavior by US State

Explanation of the behavioral traits used in the State Similarity Index

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Variance in Hydrology by US State

Explanation of the hydrological data used in the State Similarity Index

Similar States with Extremely Different Politics

These states are similar, except for their politics